Job summary
A fixed term position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The are four defined Special interest areas to be supported, including benign gynae operating, maternal medicine, Simulation and education training, and Chronic Pelvic Pain. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal and maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of Consultants.
The post is full time. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values. Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and experience at ST6/7 or equivalent level is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Areas of specialist interest that can be supported include:
Benign gynaecology operating
Chronic Pelvic Pain
High-risk pregnancy
Obstetric simulation
Medical education
Digital transformation
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Horton General Hospital, Banbury. This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units. This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, Antenatal and Postnatal wards and Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinics, theatres. There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs, take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and develop a specialist interest with SPA time included in your weekly sessions. This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
About us
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 7000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford. The Delivery Suite is covered at all times by three tiers of specialist trainees: ST1-2 (or GP trainee or Foundation doctor), ST3-5 and ST6-7. During office hours the senior tier (ST6-7) is covered by a Consultant Obstetrician. Neonatologists, obstetric anaesthetists, junior and middle grade obstetricians are available at all times. All obstetric consultants maintain an active Delivery Suite role. There is a large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Unit works closely with the High Risk Pregnancy Service. Induction Departmental induction will be arranged at the start of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fixed term position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal and maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of Consultants.
The post is full time.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and experience at ST6/7 or equivalent level is essential.
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Horton General Hospital, Banbury.
This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units. This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, Antenatal and Postnatal wards and Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinics, theatres. There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs, take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and develop a specialist interest with SPA time included in your weekly sessions.
This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fixed term position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Maternity Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. This post includes general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The duties will include labour ward, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, fetal and maternal medicine clinics, elective theatre lists, obstetrics and gynaecology on call and special interest sessions. In addition, will involve the care and management of inpatients and outpatients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology under direct or indirect supervision of Consultants.
The post is full time.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. He or she will be interested in helping to offer service to pregnant women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Experience in care of pregnant women is essential and a good understanding of the relevant national guidelines covering is desirable. Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and experience at ST6/7 or equivalent level is essential.
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Horton General Hospital, Banbury.
This post involves duties in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both units. This will include working in the Maternity Assessment Unit, Delivery Suite, Antenatal and Postnatal wards and Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinics, theatres. There will be the opportunity to undertake ATSMs, take part in departmental teaching, including MDT training and develop a specialist interest with SPA time included in your weekly sessions.
This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary medical qualification MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG full registration (1,2&3) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree ( MD, MSc) ATSM(s)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at least 5 years at specialist level
- Experience at ST6/ST7 level or equivalent
Teaching. Training and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience in obstetric emergency training (e.g., MOET or PROMPT)
Interest and extra skill
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Organisational and management experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement project
- Leadership within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Communication and Lanuage skills and personal attibutes
Essential
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust and within other Trusts if agreed (driving licence is desirable)
- Willingness to work on the on-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary medical qualification MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG full registration (1,2&3) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree ( MD, MSc) ATSM(s)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at least 5 years at specialist level
- Experience at ST6/ST7 level or equivalent
Teaching. Training and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience in obstetric emergency training (e.g., MOET or PROMPT)
Interest and extra skill
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Organisational and management experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement project
- Leadership within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Communication and Lanuage skills and personal attibutes
Essential
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust and within other Trusts if agreed (driving licence is desirable)
- Willingness to work on the on-call rota
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
