Job summary
Reporting to the QEQM Anaesthetic Site Lead, Clinical and Operational Leads for CCASS, the Obstetric Lead will be responsible for the development and delivery of a patient centred service through team working and clinical leadership.
The post holder will be supported by and form part of the Care Group Anaesthesia Team.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Obstetric Lead for QEQM within the Care Group is a vital role to support the Senior Leadership Team in the delivery of the clinical and operational aspects of our strategy and business plan
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the NHS and Trust's key performance targets in relation to:
- Leading the Obstetric Anaesthesia service at the QEQMH
- Liaising closely with the lead at the WHH
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital [QEQM] is a large district general hospital providing care for the diverse population across East Kent. We have a busy obstetric unit with around 3000 deliveries a year with a dedicated obstetric emergency theatre as well as dedicated consultant-led elective section lists, which take place during the week. The anaesthetic department supports education and research, and provides simulation training across the Trust. There are departmental monthly audit/educational half days, free from clinical commitment. Our department is a sociable, friendly and supportive team.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached documents below.
Overview:
- Lead the Obstetric Anaesthesia service at the QEQMH
- Liaise closely with the lead at the WHH
- Represent the department at various management levels via attendance at several Trust groups and meetings. These include Maternity forum, MNAG, PMRT, patient safety, clinical governance, and PROMPT.
- provide clinical and educational supervision to the trainee anaesthetists undertaking their IACOA and contribute to the faculty providing the Trust wide PROMPT multi-disciplinary training.
- provide support and leadership to your anaesthetic consultant colleagues to ensure that the department provides a standard of obstetric anaesthesia that our patients deserve
The post and postholder will be reviewed at 6 months to ensure that the role fulfils the needs of the Divisional top team. Thereafter an appraisal will be held at 12, 24 and 36 months. An extension to the post after 3 years will then be considered.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description may need further discussion in the future to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the service, future service developments and the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached documents below.
Overview:
- Lead the Obstetric Anaesthesia service at the QEQMH
- Liaise closely with the lead at the WHH
- Represent the department at various management levels via attendance at several Trust groups and meetings. These include Maternity forum, MNAG, PMRT, patient safety, clinical governance, and PROMPT.
- provide clinical and educational supervision to the trainee anaesthetists undertaking their IACOA and contribute to the faculty providing the Trust wide PROMPT multi-disciplinary training.
- provide support and leadership to your anaesthetic consultant colleagues to ensure that the department provides a standard of obstetric anaesthesia that our patients deserve
The post and postholder will be reviewed at 6 months to ensure that the role fulfils the needs of the Divisional top team. Thereafter an appraisal will be held at 12, 24 and 36 months. An extension to the post after 3 years will then be considered.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description may need further discussion in the future to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the service, future service developments and the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oConsultant practice within NHS and experience managing junior medical staff and teams over a number of years.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including delivery of performance targets. Effective Leadership skillsApplication Form Interview
Desirable
- High quality business and service planning skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oConsultant practice within NHS and experience managing junior medical staff and teams over a number of years.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including delivery of performance targets. Effective Leadership skillsApplication Form Interview
Desirable
- High quality business and service planning skills.
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).
