Job summary
This post is a Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist who will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder will join the existing team of fifteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. The main aim of this post is to support an increase in activity across the department. Duties will be flexible depending on the skills of the applicant - core duties will be antenatal and gynaecology clinics, on-call activity and elective gynaecology and caesarean section lists. Contribution to hysteroscopy, colposcopy, scanning services and scope of operating will depend on the applicant.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our team of consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a specific focus on fetal medicine.
The post holder will participate in the on call rota which provides 72 hours consultant presence on Delivery suite. The on call consultant will conduct procedures, supervise and train junior doctors as well as conduct ward rounds to include reviewing midwifery-led cases on referral as appropriate. They will be also responsible for the care of antenatal and postnatal inpatients and for the smooth running of the Day Assessment Unit.
The post holder will be expected to cover emergency gynaecology service and carry out surgery for acute gynaecological conditions .
The consultant is not resident on call at night, but it is required that the consultant will attend when required within 30 minutes.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main goal of this post is to support an increase in activity across the department. Duties will be flexible depending on the skills of the applicant core duties will be antenatal and gynaecology clinics, on-call activity and elective gynaecology and caesarean section lists. Contribution to hysteroscopy, colposcopy, scanning services and scope of operating will depend on the applicant.
See attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main goal of this post is to support an increase in activity across the department. Duties will be flexible depending on the skills of the applicant core duties will be antenatal and gynaecology clinics, on-call activity and elective gynaecology and caesarean section lists. Contribution to hysteroscopy, colposcopy, scanning services and scope of operating will depend on the applicant.
See attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
Desirable
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months.
- Colposcopy accreditation
- Hysteroscopy ATSM
- Benign Gynaecology ATSM
- Obstetric ATSM including Obstetric Medicine, High Risk Pregnancy, Labour Ward lead
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad training in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
- Able to manage antenatal women with complex problems.
- Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation
- Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology
- Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
- Evidence of active participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of initiating change through the audit process.
- Evidence of participation in SUI and PMRT review process
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level to manage complex clinical problems knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical midwifery and nursing
- Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Physiological CTG training
- PROMPT training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
Desirable
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months.
- Colposcopy accreditation
- Hysteroscopy ATSM
- Benign Gynaecology ATSM
- Obstetric ATSM including Obstetric Medicine, High Risk Pregnancy, Labour Ward lead
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad training in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
- Able to manage antenatal women with complex problems.
- Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation
- Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology
- Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
- Evidence of active participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of initiating change through the audit process.
- Evidence of participation in SUI and PMRT review process
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level to manage complex clinical problems knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical midwifery and nursing
- Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Physiological CTG training
- PROMPT training
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).
