Job overview
We wish to recruit a Doctor to complement our senior middle-grade rota and provide cover for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service. Specifically, we wish to strengthen our specialist services in the areas of high-risk obstetrics in line with national recommendations. We would also like to develop our specialist gynaecology services, including complex endometriosis and rapid access work.
The post holder will have some dedicated sessions assigned to support robotics surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have facilities such as internet, intranet and EPR access to support clinical, administrative, teaching, CPD and audit activities at both sides of the Trust. There are departmental secretaries to support the general needs of the department, including the preparation of clinic letters and reports.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement
2. Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
3. Blue Light card eligibility
4. And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.Toprovideahighstandardofcaretoanypatientforwhomyouhaveclinicalresponsibility.Thiswillincludeanypatientsreferredtoyouandcaredforbyyoupersonallyorbymembersofyourteam,and,inaddition,anypatientsofconsultantcolleagueswhen you arecovering on-call orforannual leave.
2.Toparticipateinclinicalandotherserviceactivitiesanddevelopment to ensure a highstandard ofpatient care acrosstheTrust.
3.Toworkincloseco-operationwithothermedical,professionalandmanagerialcolleagues,bothwithinandoutsidethespeciality,toprovide high-qualityhealthcaretotheTrust’spatients,andtocontributetofuturethinkingabouttheTrust’sstrategicdirection.
4.ToparticipatefullyinandshareleadershipoftheclinicalgovernanceofthespecialitycoveringitsTrust-wideactivities. Toattendclinicalgovernancehalf-daysasdetailedintheTrust’sGuidetoJobPPlanningunlessonagreedleaveorwhileattendingemergencies.
5.Toparticipateactivelyindepartmentalaudits,sharingco-ordinationofauditactivitieswithin the departmentand implementation of change.
6.To take an active responsibilityforundergraduateand postgraduate teaching,trainingand supervision.
7.Toassumeresponsibility,bothpersonallyandcorporately,withconsultantcolleagues,forthemanagementofjuniormedicalstaff.Youareexpectedtobeinvolvedintheirprofessional development,bothclinical and personal, asperguidancefromHEEKSS and GMC.
8.Toensurethatalldoctorsintrainingforwhomyouhavesupervisoryresponsibilitiesundertakedelegatedclinicaltasks thatarewithintheir levelofcompetenceandknowledge.
9.ToensureatalltimesthatyoucomplywiththeGeneralMedicalCouncil’spublishedguide“Good Medical Practice,” including the Dutiesofa Doctor.
10.Totakepersonalresponsibilityforriskmanagementinyourworkandundertaketoreviewpracticesandlearnfrom mistakes.
11.Toshareinthe‘on-call’rota.Toprovideprospectivecoverforcolleaguesduringannualandstudyleaveandotherabsencesasfarasispracticableandclinicallysafe.
12.Toensurethatyourespondpromptlyandefficientlytoallcomplaintsrelatedtoanypatientcareyouoryourstaffhavebeeninvolvedwith,assistingtheTrust’scorporateresponsibilityto replytocomplaintswithin a specifiedtimeframe.
13.Toensurethatyoudevelopandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswiththoseagenciesconcernedwiththeprovisionofhealthandsocialcareservicesandthoserepresenting theinterestsofpatients.
14.Toundertakeanannual appraisalleadingtoapersonaldevelopmentplanasoutlinedintheTrustAppraisalPolicy.YoumustcollectandmaintainsufficientevidencetosupporttheappraisalprocessandyourGMCrevalidation.Theappraisalwillinformthe study leave and job planningprocesses.
15.ToundertakeanannualjobplanreviewasoutlinedintheTrustGuidetoJobPlanning.
16.Youarerequiredtotakereasonablecareforthehealthandsafetyofyourselfandotherswhomaybeaffectedbywhatyoudowhileatwork.YoumustadheretoTrustIRMER Regulations.
17.Involvementinthedevelopmentofclinicalmanagementprotocolssharedwiththecommunityand other consultant colleagues.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. MB BS (or equivalent)
6. MRCOG part 1
7. Evidence of training progression
8. Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable criteria
9. MRCOG part 2
10. MRCOG part 3
11. Other qualifications -ACLS/ALS/APLS
12. Prizes
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
13. Appropriate skill levels to provide resident on call duties on the third on call rota equivalent to completion of RCOG basic training including independent competence at operative vaginal delivery, uncomplicated Caesarean section, foetal blood sampling, perineal repair, evacuation of uterus, Surgical Management of Miscarriage
14. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
15. Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty
Desirable criteria
17. Evidence of interest in O&G eg: audit or quality improvement project.