Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and
innovative team within County Durham and Darlington, with 4500+ deliveries
across sites per year.
We are looking to recruit to a Consultant Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist. ATSM in Fetal medicine or working towards this is desirable.
In addition to day time labour ward cover, our innovative
model, delivers an expansion of the traditional Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Consultant Workforce.
The post holder will participate in the Tier 3
non-resident cover at UHND, currently 1 in 10, planning to move to 1 in 11
with future recruitment.
There will be an opportunity for development in
terms of SIM training and leadership opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate will provide Fetal Medicine and
Obstetrics services to patients across County Durham and Darlington. There will
also be an element of Gynaecology both in terms of emergency Gynaecology and
elective work although this can be negotiated dependant on interest.
There will be a requirement to attend meetings, including
evidence based guidelines, quality and governance meetings including antenatal
and newborn screening. In addition to internal meetngs there is a requirement
on rotation with the other Fetal Medicine Consultants to attend the Regional
Fetal Medicine Group.
The post holder will take the lead on multiple pregnancy and
provide training in Obstetric ultrasound. In addition training will be provided
to trainee doctors through clinical review of patients and their notes both in
the inpatient and outpatient setting.
There is an expectation of Multidisciplinary
working both internally with colleagues within Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the
Midwifery team and under the Perinatal workstream. Research and audit will form
part of the job plan.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
A weekly timetable will contain 2 sessions of Fetal Medicine
clinics to support the clinical teams providing the services and 1 session
antenatal clinic.
1.5 SPAs will be included for departmental commitments
(monthly Clinical Governance, Perinatal and Senior Staff meetings) and for your
Personal Professional Development.
The remainder will be agreed following discussion with the
CD / Clinical Lead.
The initial contract will be for 10PAs but open
to applicants who may wish to work part time and additional sessions may be
offered if required in the future (to a maximum of 12).
Job description
Job responsibilities
A weekly timetable will contain 2 sessions of Fetal Medicine
clinics to support the clinical teams providing the services and 1 session
antenatal clinic.
1.5 SPAs will be included for departmental commitments
(monthly Clinical Governance, Perinatal and Senior Staff meetings) and for your
Personal Professional Development.
The remainder will be agreed following discussion with the
CD / Clinical Lead.
The initial contract will be for 10PAs but open
to applicants who may wish to work part time and additional sessions may be
offered if required in the future (to a maximum of 12).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register by the AAC date.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas
- Management training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in:
- Fetal Medicine
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in General and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical
- governance.
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Presentation of audits, research papers.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at
- local, regional and national levels.
- Formal training in medical education.
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register by the AAC date.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas
- Management training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in:
- Fetal Medicine
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in General and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical
- governance.
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Presentation of audits, research papers.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at
- local, regional and national levels.
- Formal training in medical education.
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects
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).
