Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Whole-Time Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
You will join an existing team of 14 substantive consultants, including 2 sub-specialist Gynae-oncologists, all of whom participate in the on call rota. This is a 1:12 out of hours rota covering obstetrics and gynaecology with an obstetric (1:12) and gynaecology (1:10) daytime "hot week"
The maternity unit comprises a busy maternity triage, six high risk birth rooms and a bereavement suite on labour ward, and an alongside four bed midwife led unit. We have a separate six bed induction suite and an antenatal/postnatal ward. There is a dedicated obstetric theatre suite, comprising two modern and fully equipped obstetric theatres, an anaesthetic room and a three-bedded recovery area. Antenatal clinics are held adjacent to the women's' ultrasound service. In 2022/23 there were 3150 deliveries at Ipswich Hospital
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
- Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
- Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
- Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
- Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families
- An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
- To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
- Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
- Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
- Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospita
The consultant's role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
About us
We are the regional gynae-oncology specialist centre and accept tertiary referrals from north and mid Essex and Suffolk. We provide general gynaecology clinics and speciality clinics in urogynaecology, adolescent gynaecology, fertility, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, colposcopy, recurrent miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, outpatient hysteroscopy (including procedures) and urodynamics. We also provide a 'one stop' clinic for simple gynaecological complaints as part of the gynaecology hot week and a post-menopausal bleeding clinic with same day pelvic scanning and hysteroscopy facilities. The Colchester site is a recognised tertiary endometriosis centre. We have two well-equipped dedicated gynaecology theatres with modern laparoscopic stacks. The Trust has recently invested in a laparoscopic robot and two of the gynaecology consultants currently have sessions in the robotic theatre. The busy acute gynaecology and early pregnancy unit is adjacent to our gynaecology ward and has its own scanning room, clinic room, bereavement room, waiting room, office and a well-equipped procedure room for manual vacuum aspiration.
The fetal medicine unit provides expert fetal medicine diagnosis and management of a range of complex conditions and procedures such as CVS, amniocentesis and amnio-reduction. Fetal echocardiography is also performed in the unit. Strong links are established with tertiary centres such as Evelina Children's Hospital, London and Addenbrooke's
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
The post-holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
- Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
- Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements
- Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy
- Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
The post-holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
- Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
- Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements
- Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy
- Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
- PROMPT trained and faculty
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
- PROMPT trained and faculty
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).
