Job summary
Job Title - Obs and Gynae Consultant
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary- dependant on experience - YC72 £93,666 - £126,281
Closing Date-8th May 2024
Interview Date-17th June 2024
We are seeking a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologists to take the role of EPAU Lead / Gynae Assessment Unit Lead
We seek a dynamic, charismatic, and energetic individual to join our team and to take the departmental lead.
The post holder will participate fully in all teaching and clinical governance activities and contributing to the provision of leadership in audit and guideline development. They will assist the local PROMPT training delivery alongside the Practice Development Team.
The role attract 10PAs and the successful applicant will participate in a 1:8 weekday nights on-call rota and a 1:8 weekend rota out of hours (non-resident). There is an extended consultant labour ward presence from 08.30 to 21.00.
Please contact our General Manager at [email protected] or telephone 07742197729 for an informal discussion.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be working alongside the current High-Risk Pregnancy / Labour Ward Lead and their team. The hospital currently offers an Obstetric Diabetes clinic, a Medical Obstetric clinic, a Multiple Pregnancy / Twins clinic, Pre-Term Prevention Clinic, and a Fetal Medicine scan clinic. Previous experience or understanding of key transformation initiatives, which complement their clinical practice such as Continuity of Carer or aspects of Saving Babies Lives would be an asset.
The successful candidate will also provide Leadership to support the writing and audit of Guidelines for the new Early Pregnancy and Gynae Assessment Unit, working closely with all members of the multi-professional review team, and parents to ensure a robust review of mortality and learning from reviews.
A previous experience and understanding of Perinatal Mortality review and clinical investigations would be advantageous, as would the ability/interest in performing laparoscopic hysterectomies.
The post holder will participate fully in all teaching and clinical governance activities and contributing to the provision of leadership in audit and guideline development.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN (10 PAs)
This job plan is for illustration purposes only and may change slightly at appointment although overall content will be similar. There is a need to work flexibly and to commit to an annualised job plan to accommodate the hot week way of working.
Antenatal Clinic
Weekly
0.85
Gynaecology Theatre
Pre and Post op ward rounds
Alt Weeks
Pre and Post op on alt weeks
0.4
0.25
Labour Ward Cover plus Predictable Activity OOH (Twilight and Weekends) including obstetric inpatients, with daily antenatal and post-natal ward rounds
Hot Week 1:8
0830 1700 hrs
3.2
2 week wait clinics
Weekly
0.8
Outpatient Hysteroscopy Cinic
Weekly
0.8
Gynaecology Clinic
Alt Weeks
0.4
Colposcopy Clinic
Weekly
0.8
SPA for Appraisal and Revalidation
Weekly
1.5 SPA
On Call - non predictable
1:8
0.5
Administration
Weekly
0.8
Total
10.3
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriateknowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
- ATSM in Out Patient Hysteroscopy
- ATSM in EPAU management
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
- Evidence of regularly undertaking audits and management of change in line with the audit recommendations
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Ability to perform/ interest in performing laparoscopic hysterectomies
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration, with licence to practice
- MRCOG or Equivalent
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societiesor Associations eg BSCCP
- Specialist Register status / CCT within 6 months
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g., MSc, MD orequivalent
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Elliot
College Stree
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ