Job summary
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a
dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant in Obstetrics with
a special interest in Maternal Medicine to join our busy,
forward-thinking Women's Health team.
This post is for 1 year to cover maternity leave, and the
successful candidate will commence as soon as possible.
Maternal Medicine Service
Our fully established Maternal Medicine service is
supported by a full-time specialist midwife, two consultants and strong
collaborative links with other hospital specialties. The service incorporates
the obstetric diabetes pathway, with a dedicated diabetes specialist midwife.
Multidisciplinary working is at the heart of our approach, with regular joint
clinics and MDT meetings involving colleagues from epilepsy, diabetes,
neurology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology and respiratory medicine.
We also provide pre-pregnancy counselling for women with
medical disorders and work closely with the Maternal Medicine Network for the
care of Category C patients. Opportunities are available to contribute to
research, audit, service development and to engage with wider professional
organisations such as MOMS and BMFMS.
Main duties of the job
Antenatal Clinics, including 1 maternal medicine clinic and 1
Joint Diabetes clinic a week.
Elective Caesarean Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
-Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident
08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident
until 08:00
-Saturday on-call weekend as above
-Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in
8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs
(relieved of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16
colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until
23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
On-Call
duties will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites (Pinderfields,
Dewsbury and Pontefract).
The main
duties of the post will include
Antenatal Clinics, including 1 maternal medicine clinic and 1
Joint Diabetes clinic a week.
Elective Caesarean Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
-Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident
08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident
until 08:00
-Saturday on-call weekend as above
-Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in
8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs
(relieved of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16
colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until
23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or
DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful
candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
On-Call
duties will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites (Pinderfields,
Dewsbury and Pontefract).
The main
duties of the post will include
Antenatal Clinics, including 1 maternal medicine clinic and 1
Joint Diabetes clinic a week.
Elective Caesarean Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
-Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident
08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident
until 08:00
-Saturday on-call weekend as above
-Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in
8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs
(relieved of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16
colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until
23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
-non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or
DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful
candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
- ATSM Obstetric Medicine or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- Any other ATSM
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
- ATSM Obstetric Medicine or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- Any other ATSM
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
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).
