Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave till Aprill 2026. The successful candidate is not required to have CCT, however relevant experience and meeting the essential criteria is.
An interest in reproductive medicine would be an advantage. We expect all our Consultants to contribute to and support the implementation of GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time), the expansion of minimally invasive surgery and same day discharge for laparoscopic surgery.
All applicants should have completed the Advanced Labour Ward ATSM or be able to demonstrate a similar level of experience necessary for the obstetric on-call component of the post. Relevant gynaecology experience can be in the form of the appropriate ATSMs or prior experience.
Summary of offer
The role on offer is for a standard 10 PA contract with opportunity for additional programmed activity subject to job planning. The role will include a weekly general antenatal clinic, alternate week half day theatre list, and alternate week gynaecology or fertility clinic.
Training or experience in IVF, HyCoSy and gynaecological scanning will be an advantage. Additional theatre sessions are available. The role is supported by the appropriate level of core SPA sessions. The candidate will be required to participate with a 1 in 12 on call and hot weeks for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
CLINICAL
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
* Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
* Ability to provide clinical expertise and responsibility to the IVF and Fertility service in terms of knowledge, clinical activity and guidance will be advantageous.
* Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
* Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
* Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families
* An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
* To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
* Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
* Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
* Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ung Lim Teo Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: unglim.teo@esenft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01473 703011
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post or if you wish to visit the Trust should contact Dr Ung Lim Teo, Clinical Lead for Women’s (unglim.teo@esenft.nhs.uk) or Miss Wendy MacNab, Clinical Director for Gynaecology both on Tel: +44 (0)1473 703011 (wendy.macnab@esneft.nhs.uk) or the Divisional Director for Women’s and Children’s.
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