Job summary
INTERVIEW DATE 14th SEPTEMBER
This is a full-time post and the successful individual will join existing consultant to provide leadership support to run a busy Unit. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PA's).
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust providing community, acute and specialist care in our hospitals. The job will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital a large district hospital providing a full range of services through 479 beds.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has 19 Consultants and this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team providing first class care to our patient population You will be joining a unit with up to 5500 deliveries per annum and will be expected to provide consultant level care to complex antenatal patients and offer a service for acute and elective Obstetrics. As a part of the team you will contribute to supporting and developing the service working closely with the existing consultant team. There is a dedicated gynaecology component within this job and evidence of operating on benign gynaecology procedure will be desirable, however based on skills set candidates opting for pure obstetric job can be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology with an interest in labour ward leadership. They may also have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department. The purpose of this post is to provide strong professional clinical leadership on Delivery Suite to ensure excellence in care provision which is responsive to women and their family's needs.
The post holder will be expected to be responsible for the running of labour ward, supporting multi-professional training, ensuring guidance is up to date, supporting the patient safety team, implementing QI and ensuring we adhere to national standards and supporting the Maternity Incentive Scheme.
Bucks NHS Hospital have adopted Physiological CTG interpretation as well as integrating Human Factors into all our training as well as on the shop floor. The post holder will be working closely with our Maternity Training lead delivering PROMPT and simulation. The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in supporting the delivery of the clinical governance aspects of the directorate and the trust including risk management and quality improvement.
This is a new post following a review of the service needs in light of recent published Maternity Safety Reports.
Consultant antenatal clinics are undertaken at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, and Wycombe Hospitals Midwifery clinics are held in several additional community settings.
About us
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust providing community, acute and specialist care in our hospitals and is a large district hospital providing a full range of services through 479 beds.. The job will be based at mainly at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and will have some cross site working,
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has 16 Consultants and this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team providing first class care to our patient population.
The post holder will lead and develop fertility services and join an established consultant team with a wide range of gynaecology and obstetrics specialist skills. The post has significant gynaecology component in job plan and involves non-resident on call. There would be scope to expand the fertility services with an expectation to develop satellite IVF service and support with developing in areas of reproductive medicine like endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage and pelvic pain. Advanced laparoscopic skills would be beneficial.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality patient centre Consultant led obstetric services.
To undertake general duties associated with a post in obstetrics, including labour ward sessions, antenatal clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, support general gynaecology clinics and Gynaecology operating relevant to skills
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to offer expert opinion and considerate advice to women with complications in any stage of pregnancy.
Develop the Obstetrics service by working closely with other colleagues to standardise pathways of care.
Co-chair the labour ward forum as well as evolve and write, in line with Trust governance policies, pathways for patients seen within the Obstetrics service.
working closely with our PDM Team in delivering training to both Obstetricians and Midwives.
Work collaboratively with the inpatient matron and the Obstetric Lead in improving flow through the unit.
Provide senior leadership in the management of high-risk patients antenatally, intrapartum and postpartum in close co-operation with other specialties.
To be fully involved with the teaching and training of medical staff within the Department and to work closely with the RCOG College Tutor in this respect. To take part in the induction programme for junior medical staff and to participate in GP training. To participate in the teaching of medical students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality patient centre Consultant led obstetric services.
To undertake general duties associated with a post in obstetrics, including labour ward sessions, antenatal clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, support general gynaecology clinics and Gynaecology operating relevant to skills
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to offer expert opinion and considerate advice to women with complications in any stage of pregnancy.
Develop the Obstetrics service by working closely with other colleagues to standardise pathways of care.
Co-chair the labour ward forum as well as evolve and write, in line with Trust governance policies, pathways for patients seen within the Obstetrics service.
working closely with our PDM Team in delivering training to both Obstetricians and Midwives.
Work collaboratively with the inpatient matron and the Obstetric Lead in improving flow through the unit.
Provide senior leadership in the management of high-risk patients antenatally, intrapartum and postpartum in close co-operation with other specialties.
To be fully involved with the teaching and training of medical staff within the Department and to work closely with the RCOG College Tutor in this respect. To take part in the induction programme for junior medical staff and to participate in GP training. To participate in the teaching of medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or Register eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Higher postgraduate degree/s
- Current license to practice from GMC
Experience and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest
- Experience in Teaching
- Evidence of leadership in clinical governance
Clinical and Technical Skills
Essential
- ATSM Labour Ward Practise
- ATSM /Subspecialty training in Reproductive medicine
- Breath of experience in gynaecological surgery
- Engagement with Service development
- Evidence of participation in Quality improvement projects
- Participation in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or Register eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Higher postgraduate degree/s
- Current license to practice from GMC
Experience and Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest
- Experience in Teaching
- Evidence of leadership in clinical governance
Clinical and Technical Skills
Essential
- ATSM Labour Ward Practise
- ATSM /Subspecialty training in Reproductive medicine
- Breath of experience in gynaecological surgery
- Engagement with Service development
- Evidence of participation in Quality improvement projects
- Participation in research
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).
