Job summary
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the area offering new 'state of the art' facilities and has a complement of over 1100 beds for a local population of 450,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million.
The Obstetric and Gynaecology department is in the process of expansion with the development of additional theatre and ANC capacity.
Lancashire Teaching Hospital will be one of three centres in the North West which have been accredited as a hub of the maternal medicine network hosting an obstetric physician in the future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an outstanding colleague who will complement and enhance our obstetric services. The post holder will contribute to emergency obstetrics cover (currently on a 1:10 rota but under review).
The role will involve leading a high-risk obstetrics antenatal clinic, as well as joining the team of another special interest antenatal clinic and a weekly MDT. We would welcome interests to complement the department such as experience in complex maternal medicine and high-risk pregnancies such as multiple pregnancies, and obstetric research experience.
The post holder will be on call with a gynaecologist/gynaecological oncologist who would manage gynaecology emergencies and complex procedures emergency procedures out of hours.
About us
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
You will be fully supported as you progress into your consultant career and enrolled into a Leadership and Development Programme.
The successful applicant will be joining an established team of 18 consultants delivering excellent care with compassion in line with the trust values.
LTHTR has over 4,500 births annually and hosts a level 3 neonatal unit. We provide maternity care for a wide range of complex specialised disorders including pregnant women with neurosurgical disorders, complex renal and haematological disorders.
Lancashire Teaching Hospital will be one of three centres in the North West which have been accredited as a hub of the maternal medicine network hosting an obstetric physician in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM Maternal Medicine
- Attendance at MOET or PROMPT course
- Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - e.g., MD
- Teaching Qualification e.g., PG Cert
- MOET instructor
- ATSM Labour ward lead
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Full range of Obstetric Skills
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- OSCE Examiner
- Intermediate Scanning - Fetal anomaly
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Attendance on management or leadership course
Desirable
- Prizes/presentations of Audit
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g., through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM Maternal Medicine
- Attendance at MOET or PROMPT course
- Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - e.g., MD
- Teaching Qualification e.g., PG Cert
- MOET instructor
- ATSM Labour ward lead
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Full range of Obstetric Skills
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- OSCE Examiner
- Intermediate Scanning - Fetal anomaly
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Attendance on management or leadership course
Desirable
- Prizes/presentations of Audit
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g., through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original 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).
