Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Resident Consultant Obstetrician, with interest in Fetal Medicine to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to patients attending the hospital. Contribute fully to the resident on-call workload of the department and deliver a special interest in Fetal medicine to the highest possible standards.
For suitable candidates, the Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.
This change in in line with the Trusts' flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients
- Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance in excess of £12,000(if required)
Interview date: 23rd November 2023
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Consultant Obstetrician with interest in Fetal medicine are:
- work collaboratively with the current Team and within the wider multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality care for the wide range of Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases seen at the Trust
- work with Consultants within the department to provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to women attending the hospital
- contribute fully to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology workload of the department, including Delivery Suite sessions and an on-call commitment
- take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.
But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.
The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via, alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.
We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key areas of responsibility of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant are to:
- Provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to patients attending the hospital
- Contribute fully to the resident on-call workload of the department
- Deliver a special interest in fetal medicine to the highest possible standards
- Comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to the provision of patient care
- Work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage caseloads in a flexible way and to ensure that clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved
- Participate in night on-call for Obstetrics, an equal share in the Consultant weekend on-call rota and a full share of bank holidays
- Participate in yearly appraisals with the Clinical Director or another approved Consultant under the Trust Appraisal Policy
- Take part in job planning and agree a personal development plan each year which reflects the developmental needs of both the individual and the service
- Follow a programme of continuing education in order to acquire a broadening of knowledge and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties
- Maintain a personal portfolio documenting aspects of own personal professional development
- Contribute to the administrative, teaching and research activities of the Division
- Represent the department on various committees within the Trust, as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to Divisional needs, clinical and management interests and National reporting needs
- Participate in clinical governance meetings and activities
- Assume responsibility, both singly and corporately, for the management and professional development of junior medical staff
- Participate in agreed management activities as part of professional duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key areas of responsibility of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant are to:
- Provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to patients attending the hospital
- Contribute fully to the resident on-call workload of the department
- Deliver a special interest in fetal medicine to the highest possible standards
- Comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to the provision of patient care
- Work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage caseloads in a flexible way and to ensure that clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved
- Participate in night on-call for Obstetrics, an equal share in the Consultant weekend on-call rota and a full share of bank holidays
- Participate in yearly appraisals with the Clinical Director or another approved Consultant under the Trust Appraisal Policy
- Take part in job planning and agree a personal development plan each year which reflects the developmental needs of both the individual and the service
- Follow a programme of continuing education in order to acquire a broadening of knowledge and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties
- Maintain a personal portfolio documenting aspects of own personal professional development
- Contribute to the administrative, teaching and research activities of the Division
- Represent the department on various committees within the Trust, as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to Divisional needs, clinical and management interests and National reporting needs
- Participate in clinical governance meetings and activities
- Assume responsibility, both singly and corporately, for the management and professional development of junior medical staff
- Participate in agreed management activities as part of professional duties
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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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
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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).
