Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dartford and Gravesham NHS TrustWomen's and Children's DirectorateConsultant in Obstetrics and GynecologyFull time- 10 PA'sPermanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust to appoint a substantive Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Applicant is expected to demonstrate experience and training in advance Labour ward practice and should be proficient in general gynaecology. With anticipated increase in population post is key to provide care for patients.
Main duties of the job
This Job is to continue to provide clinical services across south east London and continue to expand our activity across Kent. We are providing outpatient and inpatient care on the Queen Mary's Hospital site in Sidcup, and OPD clinic at Gravesend Community Hospital.
The provisional make-up of the post is described below, pending any changes that are agreed with the Clinical Director and the appointee, within 3 months of appointment. The successful candidate must be on the Specialist Register with the GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCST.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues
Job responsibilities
The PAs are calculated over a 42 week cycle in which the appointee will do 3 hot weeks (Monday Friday 0830 - 1730). These weeks (or portions thereof) can be swapped but leave cannot be taken during them.
* 3 PA (averaged) for the hot weeks.
* 5 PA for flexible emergency cover (evenings and weekends)
* 25 PA for unpredictable on-call
5.5 PAs for other daytime work. (Antenatal, Gynaecology clinic, Gynaecology operating, Caesarean section list) These figures are approximate and will be discussed during the recruitment process
The hours are calculated on the basis of averaged hours and have, on a rotational basis, a hot week during which the appointment will cover the Delivery Suite and gynaecological emergencies. Although there will be a substantial out-of-hours commitment, this will be shared equally with the existing consultants
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
* Full GMC registration
* MRCOG or equivalent
* CCT or equivalent ( or within 6 months of CCT)
* Advance Labour ward practice ATSM or Equivalent
* ATSM in Obstetric medicine
* oAmbulatory care
Clinical experience and effectiveness
* oClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Management and administrative experience
* Evidence of management and administrative experience.
* Attendance at management training course.
Teaching and training experience
* Wide experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and training junior medical staff and midwives/nurses
* Documented evidence of teaching and training courses attended
* Teaching and lead in simulation and skills and Drills.
* ATSM in Medical education
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.
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