Job summary
Applications are invited for the appointment of a Specialty Doctor based at the Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on Sea to start as soon as possible for a fixed term period of one year. The post holder is also required to perform duties at Eastbourne DGH.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Women's Health has an innovative multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with their nominated Consultant colleague. The team comprises of associate specialists, career grade specialty doctors, experienced trainee and nurse practitioner/higher level midwife. Midwifery care will also be linked within the team approach.The post holders will need to show a commitment to training and be proactive in maximizing the training opportunities available within the clinical unit and be prepared to take part in Audit and Risk management.
Applicants should have the essential requirements of full GMC registration and experience at second on-call level.
Desirable are the MRCOG and maintenance of a career portfolio.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCOG part 1
- Full registration with GMC with a license to practice
- Eligibility to work in UK
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS within 2 years of application
- MRCOG part 2/3
Training & Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Recent experience of working within the UK NHS setting.
- Demonstrates the ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English
- Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
- Clinical training and experience of at least three years full time hospital based post-graduate training in Obs & Gynae
- Competent to perform instrumental delivery
- Competent to perform uncomplicated LSCS
- Competent to perform uncomplicated ERCP
- Recent experience of working in Obs & Gynae within the UK NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obs & Gynae
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Evidence of academic involvement
- Ability to work in a multi professional team
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and research including awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with ESHT Trust values
- Effective communicator, team player, self-starter
- Punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility and commitment
- Demonstrates probity
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCOG part 1
- Full registration with GMC with a license to practice
- Eligibility to work in UK
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS within 2 years of application
- MRCOG part 2/3
Training & Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Recent experience of working within the UK NHS setting.
- Demonstrates the ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English
- Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
- Clinical training and experience of at least three years full time hospital based post-graduate training in Obs & Gynae
- Competent to perform instrumental delivery
- Competent to perform uncomplicated LSCS
- Competent to perform uncomplicated ERCP
- Recent experience of working in Obs & Gynae within the UK NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obs & Gynae
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Evidence of academic involvement
- Ability to work in a multi professional team
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and research including awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with ESHT Trust values
- Effective communicator, team player, self-starter
- Punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility and commitment
- Demonstrates probity
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
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).
