Job summary
The successful candidates will join a team of 12 Consultants within the department, who currently provide services for urogynaecology, subfertility, gynaecological oncology and fetomaternal medicine. We are a dynamic, adaptable group who are willing to alter job plans to accommodate the successful candidate. An interest in fetal medicine is essential for this post.
The post is designed to support both the obstetric and gynaecology services provided by the department.
The post is a replacement post and will incorporate both an obstetric and a gynaecological commitment. On call duties will be to partake in the non-resident Consultant on a 1 in 11 basis. The candidates will also participate in the "Consultant of the Week rota" providing labour ward cover.
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practice. The applicants must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be based at Leighton Hospital in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, which is part of the Women's and Children's Division. The department also hosts out-patient clinics at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
The posts will include non-resident standard Consultant on call shared with 11 colleagues. Labour Ward Consultant presence and emergency gynaecology is provided by a 'Consultant of the Week' system (1:12).
There are provisions available for joint consultant gynaecology theatre lists in order to maintain competencies and progress skills.
About us
Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently undertakes approximately 3000 deliveries per annum. The Trust has a recently refurbished Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The labour ward encompasses a high risk Consultant Led Unit and a Midwifery Led Unit.
Fetal medicine services are currently provided by two consultants. Maternal medicine is currently provided by a joint endocrine clinic held on a weekly basis with Consultant Obstetricians, a Consultant Endocrinologist, a Specialist Diabetes Nurse and a midwife. The antenatal day assessment unit is located within the antenatal clinic providing services on weekdays. There are also multidisciplinary clinics for epilepsy and rheumatology.
Gynaecology
General gynaecology is currently provided by all 11 Consultants. The Department provides advanced laparoscopic techniques including total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
The Unit has specialist nurse support for the oncology, colposcopy, urogynaecology and family planning services.
The dedicated gynaecological out-patient department is able to provide transvaginal scanning, out-patient hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urodynamics. Ultrasound machines are available to support out-patient gynaecology work.
The urogynaecology service participate in local and regional urogynaecology MDTs, and use advanced laparoscopic techniques and outpatient treatment within urogynaecology.
The Division has an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, which is coordinated by a specialist nurse. All in-patient work is on the Leighton Hospital site in a dedicated womens surgical ward. The Unit is part of the Greater Manchester Cancer Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently undertakes approximately 3000 deliveries per annum. The Trust has a recently refurbished Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The labour ward encompasses a high risk Consultant Led Unit and a Midwifery Led Unit.
Fetal medicine services are currently provided by two consultants. Maternal medicine is currently provided by a joint endocrine clinic held on a weekly basis with Consultant Obstetricians, a Consultant Endocrinologist, a Specialist Diabetes Nurse and a midwife. The antenatal day assessment unit is located within the antenatal clinic providing services on weekdays. There are also multidisciplinary clinics for epilepsy and rheumatology.
Gynaecology
General gynaecology is currently provided by all 11 Consultants. The Department provides advanced laparoscopic techniques including total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
The Unit has specialist nurse support for the oncology, colposcopy, urogynaecology and family planning services.
The dedicated gynaecological out-patient department is able to provide transvaginal scanning, out-patient hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urodynamics. Ultrasound machines are available to support out-patient gynaecology work.
The urogynaecology service participate in local and regional urogynaecology MDTs, and use advanced laparoscopic techniques and outpatient treatment within urogynaecology.
The Division has an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, which is coordinated by a specialist nurse. All in-patient work is on the Leighton Hospital site in a dedicated womens surgical ward. The Unit is part of the Greater Manchester Cancer Network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in training and teaching of junior and midwifery/nursing staff
- Proven ability to teach. Commitment to implementation of RCOG educational requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in training and teaching of junior and midwifery/nursing staff
- Proven ability to teach. Commitment to implementation of RCOG educational requirements
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).
