Job summary
This is a new post and our primary aim in recruitment is to recruit an outstanding fetal medicine expert and clinical leader.
We are looking for the right candidate to lead and develop our fetal medicine service at Broomfield site, work closely with MSE lead fetal medicine clinician, developing our strategic relationship with the Fetal Medicine Foundation and new relationships with Anglia Ruskin Medical School. It is a key strategic aim that all the women that we care for have equal access to our in-house fetal medicine service, invasive procedures, specialist midwives and access to clinical trials.
We offer a comprehensive termination of pregnancy service for fetal abnormalities including feticide. We are looking for an individual to support seamless care, contributing to our feticide service and carrying out duties in accordance with the abortion act.
The rest of the job description, person specification and job plan has been left deliberately non-specific and is therefore subject to negotiation. This flexibility for the right candidate, includes the option to deliver labour ward and gynae hot weeks and consultant oncall commitments for either obstetrics or obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
You will work from the working with the consultant body, clinical fellows (from the Fetal Medicine Foundation at King's College Hospital) and specialist midwives to provide and lead an outstanding Fetal Medicine Service providing a comprehensive service throughout pregnancy in the diagnosis and management of all fetal conditions.
You will lead the Fetal Medicine services to ensure:
- Equity of access to Fetal Medicine services across the MSE, with standards, policies and protocols
- Lead and motivate the multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective patient-focused care and interventions
- Education and training
- Drive forward innovations and improvements within the service, including supporting the advancement of scientific and clinical knowledge by conducting and participating in research
- Drive the annual audit programme and quality assurance programme.
- Communication with King's College Hospital Fetal Medicine Service as needed.
- Collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University and contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of application
- MRCOG
- ATSM Fetal Medicine/Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to fetal medicine, and able to evidence national recognition of their expertise.
- Experience in feticide and termination of pregnancy
Ability (Clinical)
Essential
- Excellent communication and counselling skills with patients, medical and nursing staff
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group. Evidence of Management training.
Ability (IT)
Essential
Standards
Essential
- High ethical/professional standards.
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment and ability to delivery teaching to various levels of staff.
Research/Audit
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out audit and act on the results.
- Established ability to carry out research relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of application
- MRCOG
- ATSM Fetal Medicine/Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to fetal medicine, and able to evidence national recognition of their expertise.
- Experience in feticide and termination of pregnancy
Ability (Clinical)
Essential
- Excellent communication and counselling skills with patients, medical and nursing staff
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group. Evidence of Management training.
Ability (IT)
Essential
Standards
Essential
- High ethical/professional standards.
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment and ability to delivery teaching to various levels of staff.
Research/Audit
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out audit and act on the results.
- Established ability to carry out research relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
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).
