Job summary
Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.
The main responsibilities of the Locum Consultant will be as follows:
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the care of all patients presenting to the hospital
To share with colleagues, the management of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients requiring admission
To undertake duties as defined within agreed job plan
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
To undertake duties as defined within the agreed job plan
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in on-call rota providing specialist and timely advice
Main duties of the job
Opportunity has arisen for an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant with a special interest in GynaecologicalOncologymainly at Luton hospital which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 12 month locum post with interest in GynaecologicalOncology.The post holder will be expected to support our consultants in delivering comprehensive care to women who attend the department.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (as well as other health and social care partners) have embarked on a strategic change programme known as the Integrated Care Systems (ICS). As a result of this, the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trust's vertical integration strategy.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at the time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at the time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice (GMC licence to practice is mandatory before employment commences
- Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Urogynaecology and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering a service without direct supervision. Including chairing the gynae-oncology MDT in person
- RCOG ATSM Gynaecological Oncology
- Experience in colposcopy
Desirable
- Colposcopy BSCCP accreditation
- ATSM in Vulval disorders
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
- An interest which improves the Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway in all aspects
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
- Understands learner centred teaching
- Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Caring, honest and reliable.
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- Have a commitment to CME/CPD
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice (GMC licence to practice is mandatory before employment commences
- Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Urogynaecology and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering a service without direct supervision. Including chairing the gynae-oncology MDT in person
- RCOG ATSM Gynaecological Oncology
- Experience in colposcopy
Desirable
- Colposcopy BSCCP accreditation
- ATSM in Vulval disorders
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
- An interest which improves the Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway in all aspects
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
- Understands learner centred teaching
- Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Caring, honest and reliable.
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- Have a commitment to CME/CPD
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
