Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge well Hospitals.
This is a locum consultant post in response to expansion of maternity services and recovery of gynaecology services
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of 17 consultants with on call and emergency commitments at the Tunbridge Wells hospital site.
About us
The Trust consists of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital and serves a population of approximately 500,000 people, living in the West Kent and East Sussex areas. The Trust also manages the Kent Cancer Centre at Maidstone and Canterbury.
Service provision for Obstetrics is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5800 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Ambulatory Gynaecology and Outpatient services are at both hospitals.
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview.
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting high-risk obstetrics clinics at both sites, focusing on multiple pregnancies at MH and perinatal mental health at both locations.
Managing weekly LSCS (Lower Segment Caesarean Section) lists from 0800 to 1300 hrs., typically involving LSCS procedures each session.
Providing one post-natal debriefing session per month
Supporting the existing office gynaecology service by performing either a hyst/minor procedure or myosure clinic
Maintaining gynaecology competencies through participation in one operating list per week.
General Gynae clinics and USG (Ultrasonography) sessions on maternity day units, provided the post holder possesses the necessary competencies. Alternatively, offering senior support on maternity triage or day unit instead of the USG sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting high-risk obstetrics clinics at both sites, focusing on multiple pregnancies at MH and perinatal mental health at both locations.
Managing weekly LSCS (Lower Segment Caesarean Section) lists from 0800 to 1300 hrs., typically involving LSCS procedures each session.
Providing one post-natal debriefing session per month
Supporting the existing office gynaecology service by performing either a hyst/minor procedure or myosure clinic
Maintaining gynaecology competencies through participation in one operating list per week.
General Gynae clinics and USG (Ultrasonography) sessions on maternity day units, provided the post holder possesses the necessary competencies. Alternatively, offering senior support on maternity triage or day unit instead of the USG sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of AAC) or equivalent
- Labour ward ATSM
Desirable
- Benign Abdominal surgery open and laparoscopy
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Well-developed labour ward skills and genuine interest in working in a progressive multidisciplinary labour ward environment
- Evidence of wide experience in clinical audit/ quality improvement
Desirable
- MOET instructor
- Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Attended management course
Desirable
- Management and administrative experience
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating
- Participation in leadership development
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Develops, supports and motivates junior staff
Desirable
- Courses or qualification in medical education
- Understanding of how to provide effective and open feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of AAC) or equivalent
- Labour ward ATSM
Desirable
- Benign Abdominal surgery open and laparoscopy
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Well-developed labour ward skills and genuine interest in working in a progressive multidisciplinary labour ward environment
- Evidence of wide experience in clinical audit/ quality improvement
Desirable
- MOET instructor
- Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Attended management course
Desirable
- Management and administrative experience
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating
- Participation in leadership development
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Develops, supports and motivates junior staff
Desirable
- Courses or qualification in medical education
- Understanding of how to provide effective and open feedback
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).
