Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Family Services to join our forward thinking Department.
The post is full time offering 13 PA's. You will be required to cover the second 1:7 on-call rota. The timetable will rotate depending upon the Consultant with whom the doctor is working. The post will offer the opportunity for experience in Colposcopy, minimum Access Surgery, Ultrasound and Infertility and Out Patient Hysteroscopy. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in one of the sub-specialties according to the need of the department and interest of the post holder.
Long days, nights and weekend cover will be a 1:7 full shift rota. Full prospective cover is in operation.
Excellent library and Post Graduate Medical Education Centre facilities exist, and good accommodation is available.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of gynaecological and obstetric procedures in this busy DGH.
The appointee will be required to attain the requisite number of internal and external hours CME as detailed by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The appointees will be expected to make quarterly CME returns to the RCOG to allow certification as directed by the national body.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Service.
The post holder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the departmental audit arrangements and attend the regular Multi-Disciplinary Audit meetings.
Research opportunities may be provided under the guidance of supervising Consultants. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake skill-based courses as appropriate.
The post holder will be expected to take part in teaching and supervision of junior doctors and students in the department.
About us
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Regular clinical meetings are held in the department and participation will be expected.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to junior doctors and medical students
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Operational Groups service plans
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Evidence of 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which at least 2 year's training must be in relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training.
- Evidence of achievement of ST2 competences in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST3 competences in the specialty by the start date of the post.
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
DPOW
Grimsby
DN33 2BA