Job summary
Applications are invited for a 6 PA consultant to Support the SWL London Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and Integrated Care System (ICS) in the development and delivery of a Maternal Medicine Network.
Ensure systems are in place to allow women living in SWL and Surrey Heartlands footprint with significant medical problems will receive appropriate and timely high-quality evidence-based specialist advice and care before, during and after pregnancy.
Provide clear clinical leadership on using innovative approaches and aligning tools and levers to support the improvement of outcomes for patients and drive up the quality of care.
Main duties of the job
The physician should have completed or near to complete a pre or post CCT RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine or have undergone specific training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric medicine service.
The successful applicant is expected to deliver the service in all the network hospitals remotely as well in person in outreach clinics.
The successful applicant is expected to work closely with the other Co-Lead obstetric physician.
The successful applicant is expected to have the main base within the Hub with at least 1 day (2 PAs) in Croydon University Hospital and 1 PA to cover Surrey Heartlands by doing 1 clinic per week (alternating among the Surrey Heartlands hospitals on once-a-month rota for each of one of St Peter's, East Surrey, Royal Surrey and Epsom).
Working as a consultant in Obstetric Medicine will include direct delivery of the care of pregnant women with medical problems in both the in-patient and out-patient setting. This will involve multi-disciplinary preconception, antenatal and post-natal clinics, rapid access service for pregnant women with medical problems and management of maternal medicine inpatients.
The post holder will coordinate a mechanism to provide advice to other physicians, obstetricians, general practitioners, and other health care professionals throughout the maternal medicine network.
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Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the ICS's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in GIM and Obstetric medicine or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g., MSc, MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate training/experience in Obstetric Medicine to practice at independent Consultant level
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Evidence of research experience and / or development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to assess clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the ICS's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in GIM and Obstetric medicine or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g., MSc, MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate training/experience in Obstetric Medicine to practice at independent Consultant level
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Evidence of research experience and / or development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to assess clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
