Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interestin Maternal Medicine, Risk Management and Governance
This is a combined Obstetric and Gynaecology post. The post holder will be expected to develop services within their specialised area working in close collaboration with other consultants. The successful candidate will be expected to cover labour ward on a rotational basis along with ante-natal and general gynaecology clinics, elective and emergency theatres.
As part of our continued quality improvement journey and supporting our ambitions to deliver outstanding care, we are making significant investment within our Obstetrician and Gynaecology Consultant workforce. This is an exciting time to join the Trust and help shape the maternity care which we provide for our communities and support in delivering our comprehensive maternity improvement programme. We are investing in Midwives across our services, which includes strategies for international midwifery recruitment. Our maternity services work in collaboration with King's College London to deliver specialist Fetal Medicine services at Southend and Basildon and our Gynaecology Oncology Centre at Southend continues to build strategic and collaborative links with our tertiary network centres across the East of England.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to cover labour ward /gynaecology emergency on a rotational basis along with ante-natal and general gynaecology clinics.
The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the directorate and the trust including risk management, complaints and SI investigations, participation in clinical trials and CNST.
The post holder will provide expert input to cases within the central delivery suite that deviate from the normal. To provide risk analysis and management plans for all cases that require specialist input.
To provide site based clinical leadership role for antenatal, postnatal care and gynaecology pathways
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completed MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM - advanced labour ward practice
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Training in Risk Management and Clinical Governance
- ATSM in Maternal Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Teaching, Research and Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical skills
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Ability to supervise postgraduate 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 .
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Westcliff-On-Sea
SS0 0RY