Job summary
This role will be to support a dynamic and innovative group of Obstetricians at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton with a specific interest in Fetal and Maternal medicine .
The job description details the expected working arrangements which include clinical commitments, 1.5 SPA's in support of the consultant position, and a further 1.0 PA which can be developed by agreement into a special interest area with clinical or managerial responsibility. The post will provide specialist opinion and management within the areas of Fetal Medicine (dedicated whole-day scan list weekly) and Maternal Medicine and will work in conjunction with our developed specialist service teams. Last year the FMU saw more than 850 new referrals from a population that has a high incidence of fetal congenital & chromosomal abnormalities and familial/metabolic genetic disease as well as fetal growth restriction and other obstetric complications.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of obstetric patients.
To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the obstetric service.
Participate in the work and development of the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Departments.
Teaching and training of trainee medical staff, medical students, and midwives.
Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
- Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME), the appraisal process, and revalidation.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post joins a dedicated Fetal Medicine team comprising 1 other subspecialist consultant in fetal medicine, 4 fetal medicine special interest consultants, 52 fetal medicine midwives, 3 screening midwives, a Fetal Medicine Support Worker and secretarial support. The FMU uses a dedicated GE Voluson E8 /10 machines (with a full range of 3/4D volume acquisition, STIC, TUI, and other scanning modalities) and a Viewpoint FM database for reporting. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and develop their research output and to represent the FMU and Trust at national and international meetings. In addition, they will be mentored and supported to increase their clinical and organisational expertise and experience.
The unit has well-established links to allied regional services, such as clinical genetics, paediatric cardiology, and paediatric surgery, and has an excellent record in managing all our FM cases, including delivery.
There is a local FM/Perinatal MDT meeting with neonatal colleagues and a fortnightly high-risk surgical and placenta accreta spectrum Obstetric MDT meeting with allied medical specialties including Obstetric Anaesthesia, Gynaecology Oncology, and Interventional Radiology, as well as ad hoc regional diagnostic MDT meeting to support the regional PAS service. In addition, there is the expectation to be involved in region-wide MDTs and meetings following the creation of formal Midlands-wide Fetal Medicine and Maternal Medicine networks.
There is a dedicated 1:14 Service week 9 am -5 pm. There is a 1:14 on-call with 5 5-hour resident sessions covering the Delivery suite/ Maternity unit on weekdays and evenings, with an allied 14-hour non-resident on-call overnight. 1:14 9 hours split weekends daytime resident and overnight on call are included. On the call cover is prospective. There are no resident night-time sessions. There are 17 dedicated obstetricians and 3 other consultants in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology who provide obstetric emergency, in-patient, and out-patient services along with a large team of junior and SAS staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice on appointment.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC) by the date of the appointment committee.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment committee.
- ATSM in Fetal Medicine
Desirable
- Further Higher Degree
- ATSM in Maternal Medicine
- Sub-specialist accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT/CCST in obstetrics & gynaecology.
- Completed MOET / PROMPT training.
- ATSM in advanced labour ward management
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
- Special interest or area for development that complements the existing consultants' areas of expertise.
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience in audit management.
- Understanding of clinical risk management within Obstetrics and the NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy in the provision of high-quality care to women with high-risk obstetric conditions.
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of management within the NHS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising trainee obstetricians.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Teaching ultrasound to trainees in O + G
Research Experience
Essential
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- MD or equivalent qualification.
- Current GCP Certification
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE