Job summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Women's and Children's Services Division
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department - Furness General Hospital, Barrow-In-Furness
Specialty Doctor - Second tier.
The new South Lakes Birth Centre at the Furness General Hospital undertakes approximately 1,000 deliveries per annum and provides a Labour Ward, Neonatal Unit, Antenatal and Post-natal services incorporating a Day assessment unit. Out-patient gynaecology, colposcopy & hysteroscopy Clinics are provided together with an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. There is also a weekly unplanned pregnancy clinic.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctors to start as soon as possible. The post holder will provide general Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services and take part in a 6 Doctor full shift rota. We would be able to support a candidate working towards their CESR qualification.
Furness General Hospital is a modern District General Hospital located on the edge of Barrow-in-Furness. It serves the population of the Furness peninsula and the surrounding part of South Cumbria.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post Foundation Training Experience in general obs & Gynae
- Labour Ward Experience
Desirable
- Good understanding of principles of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team
Skills, ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform vaginal instrumental delivery independently
- Ability to perform Caesarean Section independently
- Ability to interpret CTG
- Ability to perform diagnostic laparoscopy independently
Desirable
- Experience in under graduate and post graduate teaching
- Evidence of understanding of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post Foundation Training Experience in general obs & Gynae
- Labour Ward Experience
Desirable
- Good understanding of principles of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team
Skills, ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform vaginal instrumental delivery independently
- Ability to perform Caesarean Section independently
- Ability to interpret CTG
- Ability to perform diagnostic laparoscopy independently
Desirable
- Experience in under graduate and post graduate teaching
- Evidence of understanding of Clinical Governance
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).
