Job summary
The post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site with provision of out-reach clinics. To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality Obstetric and Gynaecological care to patients within the Trust and community, enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology and special interest in maternal medicine are welcomed to join the existing team of consultants and complement the existing service provision in general gynaecology and obstetrics services of high risk obstetrics and diabetic clinics.
A range of general and specialist obstetrics and gynaecological services are offered led by the consultants and supported by doctors, nurses, and midwives. These include urogynaecology, gynae-oncology, ambulatory (out-patient) gynaecology, early pregnancy assessment, colposcopy, high risk obstetrics and intrapartum care.
The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the ongoing service improvement programmes, Maternity Culture Transformation, and elective restoration pathway by implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
o To provide a comprehensive Obstetrics and general Gynaecology service to the Trust.
o To provide an on-call commitment for Central Delivery Suite and emergency Gynaecology cover as 1:10 (subjective to change).. The post holder will be expected to be contactable and able to reach the hospital when needed within 30 minutes.
o To ensure services are delivered effectively and within budget with regard to the Trusts' waiting times standards.
o To liaise closely with other departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of our Services.
o To provide an Outpatients service for new referrals and ongoing care.
o To develop new services locally.
Organizational
o Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
o The successful candidate will play an important part in the day to day management of gynaecology, antenatal and postnatal patients and in the running of the labour ward.
To provide a continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care.
o To contribute to the service redesign and development at District General Hospital level, developing Intrapartum care.
o To contribute to the development of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service by participating
in meetings and contributing to service development business plans.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At the QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice
- MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT
- ATSM Labour ward/equivalent experience
- SITM/ATSM in maternal medicine/pregnancy care/equivalent experience
- Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience
- SITM/ATSM in Acute gynae & early pregnancy/Hysteroscopy/benign gynae surgery/equivalent experience
- Registration of RCOG CPD programme
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists)
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e., knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients; employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/autonomous practitioner
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
Desirable
- Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, work, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention, as relevant to their specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice
- MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT
- ATSM Labour ward/equivalent experience
- SITM/ATSM in maternal medicine/pregnancy care/equivalent experience
- Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience
- SITM/ATSM in Acute gynae & early pregnancy/Hysteroscopy/benign gynae surgery/equivalent experience
- Registration of RCOG CPD programme
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists)
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e., knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients; employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/autonomous practitioner
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
Desirable
- Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, work, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention, as relevant to their specialty
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).
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