Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 fulltime substantives posts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology posts with a special interest in High risk Obstetrics at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful candidate is expected to provide cover for labour ward, antenatal care and early pregnancy unit. The teaching and training of junior medical staff is also expected to be a key part of the role. Operating lists take place on both Ealing and Northwick Park sites. Most of the Gynae operating lists happen at Ealing site. Clinics occur on the three sites.
The successful candidate will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, obstetric anaesthetist and consultant midwives. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, continuing to develop good relationships with other staff within and outside the Clinical management team.
These are new posts and there is an opportunity to provide clinical excellence within a busy supportive department.. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics & Gynaecology or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing General Obstetrics and Gynaecology and inpatient and outpatient services, working in the Labour ward and Gynaecology direct referral unit as required. The post holder will work predominantly on Ealing and Northwick Park sites although there may be some work at Central Middlesex Hospital as the need arises. There is an opportunity to lead on key developments within the directorate, which can be discussed as part of job planning.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is subject to the provisions of the New Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff, including any locally agreed terms and conditions which are relevant to the post. As these are developed the appointee will be notified and therein after, these will form part of the contract of employment. Details of these are available from the HR Department.The appointee will be entitled to be a member of the NHS Pension Scheme. If he/she chooses to become or remain a member of the Scheme, remuneration will be subject to deductions of Superannuation contributions in accordance with the Scheme. Membership of the Scheme is automatic unless election is made at any time in favour of provision under a Personal Pension Plan. After opting out of the Scheme the employee would assume full responsibility for pension provision andcompliance with the Social Security Act 1986.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is subject to the provisions of the New Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff, including any locally agreed terms and conditions which are relevant to the post. As these are developed the appointee will be notified and therein after, these will form part of the contract of employment. Details of these are available from the HR Department.The appointee will be entitled to be a member of the NHS Pension Scheme. If he/she chooses to become or remain a member of the Scheme, remuneration will be subject to deductions of Superannuation contributions in accordance with the Scheme. Membership of the Scheme is automatic unless election is made at any time in favour of provision under a Personal Pension Plan. After opting out of the Scheme the employee would assume full responsibility for pension provision andcompliance with the Social Security Act 1986.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in advanced high risk labour obstetrics
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Management qualification or current study towards management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Competence in education and training of specialist registrars
- National guidelines for Maternity services
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff
- Evidence of service Audit
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
- Training in research methodology
- Publications in peer review journals
- Presentations to learned societies
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
- Caring attitude towards patients and ability to plan strategically to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in advanced high risk labour obstetrics
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Management qualification or current study towards management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Competence in education and training of specialist registrars
- National guidelines for Maternity services
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff
- Evidence of service Audit
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
- Training in research methodology
- Publications in peer review journals
- Presentations to learned societies
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice
- Caring attitude towards patients and ability to plan strategically to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park/Ealing/Central Middlesex hospitals
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
