Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and
innovative team within County Durham and Darlington, with approximately 4200
deliveries per year across both sites.
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist. This is a permanaent post. We are looking for someone with
generalist skills but there will be opportunity and support to further develop
skills through working closely with colleagues in specialist areas. ATSMs in infertiliy and urogynaecology, as
well as advanced ANcare are particularly welcomed.
The post will involve a weekly or fortnightly gynaecology,
ANC and Caesarean Section list. The gynaecology clinics could be one stop
clinicss, urogynaecology or fertility. There will be opportunity for
gynaecology theatre sessions dependent on the post-holders level of
experience. Daytime Labour Ward will be
one 24 hour day in three weeks and the weekend Rota is split weekends, 1:5.
Main duties of the job
Weekly or fortnightly ANC and general gynaecology clinics. More specialist
clinic or sessions dependent on interests and experience, and needs of the
department (eg Vulval clinic, menstrual disorders clinic, Caesarean section
list, infertility & urogynaecology).
Gynaecology theatre sessions, either independent or supervised,
dependent on level of experience. Obstetric
and Gynaecology on call.
The post holder will participate in the Tier 3 non-resident
on-call rota at Darlington Memorial hospital.
This is also currently a 1:11 frequency. In addition the postholder will be required
to provide educational supervision for the resident doctors in the deparment,
provide teaching sessions and occasionally support the undergraduate teaching
programme.
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
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To assess
individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients
in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
To ensure
that communication with patients and significant others is established and
maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment
To
prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed
effectively and safely
The post is Trust wide, but it is expected that the majority
of activity will be based at the UHND site, and its surrounding community bases
Provide
specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology services to patients across the Trust
Provide
emergency Gynaecology cover
Provide
elective Antenatal services
Diagnostic/Emergency
Gynaecology surgery depending on post holder experience and skills
Attend the
Evidence Based Guidelines meetings, review and updating Obstetrics &
Gynaecology guidelines.
Attend
weekly risk meetings
Work well
in a multi-disciplinary team with enthusiasm to lead and develop services
Undertake
clinical shifts in the Department at the direction of the Clinical Director for
Obstetrics and Gynaecology including participation in the on-call/out of
hours/weekend rotas
Conduct
regular clinical reviews of patients at appropriate intervals with doctors in
training ensuring that the patient records (including discharge summaries) are
accurately up-dated after review of each patient
Conducts
clinical review and clinical management of patients referred to Outpatient
services
Supports
and liaises with patients, families, colleagues, support staff and external
agencies to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care
Takes a
leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and others within the
Department
Responsible
for covering Colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To assess
individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients
in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
To ensure
that communication with patients and significant others is established and
maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment
To
prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed
effectively and safely
The post is Trust wide, but it is expected that the majority
of activity will be based at the UHND site, and its surrounding community bases
Provide
specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology services to patients across the Trust
Provide
emergency Gynaecology cover
Provide
elective Antenatal services
Diagnostic/Emergency
Gynaecology surgery depending on post holder experience and skills
Attend the
Evidence Based Guidelines meetings, review and updating Obstetrics &
Gynaecology guidelines.
Attend
weekly risk meetings
Work well
in a multi-disciplinary team with enthusiasm to lead and develop services
Undertake
clinical shifts in the Department at the direction of the Clinical Director for
Obstetrics and Gynaecology including participation in the on-call/out of
hours/weekend rotas
Conduct
regular clinical reviews of patients at appropriate intervals with doctors in
training ensuring that the patient records (including discharge summaries) are
accurately up-dated after review of each patient
Conducts
clinical review and clinical management of patients referred to Outpatient
services
Supports
and liaises with patients, families, colleagues, support staff and external
agencies to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care
Takes a
leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and others within the
Department
Responsible
for covering Colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice.
- ATSM or equivalent in gynaecology related areas; fertility & urogynaecology.
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.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas.
- Management training.
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.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in specialty at time of interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice.
- ATSM or equivalent in gynaecology related areas; fertility & urogynaecology.
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.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas.
- Management training.
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.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in specialty at time of interview.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
