Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum post to complement the existing team and increase expertise in Gynecology management within the Trust and to provide leadership and innovation within the Directorates of Obstetrics, Gynaecology/Gynae-oncology. This is for Maternity leave cover.
The Trust is one of the largest Teaching Trusts in the UK, employing 6500 staff, serving a population of over 500,000 and having around 1000 beds. In partnership with PCTs and Local Authorities the Trust is seeking to deliver an ambitious redevelopment of local health services including new models of care and facilities. The plan includes a new state of the art acute hospital (Midland Metropolitan Hospital) ; this will create some of the largest clinical teams in the country, including a large single-site Maternity Unit.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is fully committed to continuing to develop its Maternity Services, which have received CNST Level 3 recognition. As such, it has invested significantly in the Directorate and will continue to do so to promote an exceptional standard.
All maternity services were originally provided at MMUH, delivering approximately 6000 women per year, where there is a large level 2+ NNU and full capability to provide HDU and ITU care to our mothers. There is a nationally recognized co-located midwifery-led birthing unit (Serenity Suite) and are now moving to Midland Metropolitan Hospital,
Antenatal care is based on a specialist multidisciplinary clinic model with clinics being staffed by dual consultants.
Gynaecological Services are delivered from both hospital sites at present and have some community gynaecology services. There are dedicated clinics for 1 stop PMB, outpatient office Gynaecology procedures unit, Recurrent miscarriage, Colposcopy, Vulvar disorders, Pelvic pain/Endometriosis, Abnormal cervix /PCB , and Urogynaecology). We delivered nearly 10,000 new and 6500 follow-up consultations in 2018. There is a Treatment Centre for Day case and 23 hours surgery on the City site and major theatres operating on City site. There are no Gynaecology In-patient beds at Sandwell hospital with no major surgery except for odd Emergency case.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have responsibility for promoting in-house delivery suite/obstetrics and gynaecology training and clinical and managerial responsibility for further developing services within our dedicated antenatal or gynaecology clinics and by liaison with adult medical specialties. There are 7 dedicated obstetricians, 5 dedicated gynaecologists and 6 other consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology at City Hospital with a full complement of junior staff.
This post is designed to maintain 98 hours consultant presence on delivery suite. The job plan is full-time, 10PA/wk; it includes one 12 hour dayshift on Delivery Suite + non-resident on call alternate week for either Obstetrics or Gynaecology and regular Fri/weekend on call work (1:8 wks)
Applicants are required to have CCT or equivalent and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; full GMC registration, MRCOG (or equivalent) and RCOG ATSM qualification in Advanced Labour Ward practice is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have responsibility for promoting in-house delivery suite/obstetrics and gynaecology training and clinical and managerial responsibility for further developing services within our dedicated antenatal or gynaecology clinics and by liaison with adult medical specialties. There are 7 dedicated obstetricians, 5 dedicated gynaecologists and 6 other consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology at City Hospital with a full complement of junior staff.
This post is designed to maintain 98 hours consultant presence on delivery suite. The job plan is full-time, 10PA/wk; it includes one 12 hour dayshift on Delivery Suite + non-resident on call alternate week for either Obstetrics or Gynaecology and regular Fri/weekend on call work (1:8 wks)
Applicants are required to have CCT or equivalent and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; full GMC registration, MRCOG (or equivalent) and RCOG ATSM qualification in Advanced Labour Ward practice is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecologyor working towards this
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecologyor working towards this
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
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).
