Job summary
Every one of our 8,000 staff at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Teaching NHS Trust plays a vital role in providing quality care to thousands of people living across East Kent.
We're proud to say that our hard working, talented and dynamic workforce is our greatest asset, which strives for excellence every day, providing quality care and support to those who use our services. If you are a dynamic, innovative, forward thinking clinician who would like to make a significant contribution to the Trust then you could become part of the team. Applications from people wishing to work flexible hours or less than full-time will be welcomed
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in rapid access and colposcopy to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will join other substantive Consultants in providing the highest quality care possible for our women.
The successful applicant would be expected to be able to provide regular Colposcopy and Rapid access (two week wait) services. The consultant will also be expected to participate in intrapartum Obstetrics to ensure provision of the hours of consultant presence as required by the RCOG. It is also expected that the applicant will be willing and able to work as part of the wider multi professional team, and forge good working relationships with other clinical staff
This post is an exciting opportunity to shape innovative and high quality, patient-centred services in a sustainable way.
About us
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
This post is combination of general obstetrics and gynaecology. It is expected that the post holder would have had previous experience working in high risk obstetric units and in performing complex caesarean sections, as well as competence/ experience in antenatal care.
There will be a regular resident 3rd on call session on a rolling rota with 18 consultants. This comprises long days, night shifts, and gynaecology hot weeks 8am-5pm. There will also be regular antenatal/gynaecology clinics. These will either be stand alone or alongside another consultant, and which will be worked on any of our four sites (William Harvey Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone, Buckland Hospital Dover and Kent & Canterbury Hospital). The successful applicant will be able to participate in regular theatre lists if desired.
The basic job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week. The precise number of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is combination of general obstetrics and gynaecology. It is expected that the post holder would have had previous experience working in high risk obstetric units and in performing complex caesarean sections, as well as competence/ experience in antenatal care.
There will be a regular resident 3rd on call session on a rolling rota with 18 consultants. This comprises long days, night shifts, and gynaecology hot weeks 8am-5pm. There will also be regular antenatal/gynaecology clinics. These will either be stand alone or alongside another consultant, and which will be worked on any of our four sites (William Harvey Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone, Buckland Hospital Dover and Kent & Canterbury Hospital). The successful applicant will be able to participate in regular theatre lists if desired.
The basic job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week. The precise number of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Specialist Registration in obstetrics and gynaecology or will obtain within 6 months of interview
Skills and experience
Essential
- MRCOG
- Proven tract of pelvic side wall dissection and high risk caesarean sections
- ATSM advanced labour ward practice or equivalent
- Colposcopy accreditation or will achieve within 6 months
Desirable
- ATSM in benign gynaecology or gynaeoncology
Clinical governance
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
- Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Previous involvement in education & training
- Interest in research & development
Personal/professional attributes & Other requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Adheres to the GMC code of conduct
- Willingness to fulfil resident on call duties
- Can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Specialist Registration in obstetrics and gynaecology or will obtain within 6 months of interview
Skills and experience
Essential
- MRCOG
- Proven tract of pelvic side wall dissection and high risk caesarean sections
- ATSM advanced labour ward practice or equivalent
- Colposcopy accreditation or will achieve within 6 months
Desirable
- ATSM in benign gynaecology or gynaeoncology
Clinical governance
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
- Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Previous involvement in education & training
- Interest in research & development
Personal/professional attributes & Other requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Adheres to the GMC code of conduct
- Willingness to fulfil resident on call duties
- Can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectively
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).
