Specialty Doctor - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Specialty Doctor Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Applications are invited for the appointment of a Specialty Doctor based at the Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on Sea to start as soon as possible.The post holder is also required to perform duties at Eastbourne DGH.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Women's Health has an innovative multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with their nominated Consultant colleague. The team comprises of associate specialists, career grade specialty doctors, experienced trainee and nurse practitioner/higher level midwife. Midwifery care will also be linked within the team approach.The post holders will need to show a commitment to training and be proactive in maximizing the training opportunities available within the clinical unit and be prepared to take part in Audit and Risk management.
Applicants should have the essential requirements of full GMC registration and experience at second on-call level.
Desirable are the MRCOG and maintenance of a career portfolio.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Registration
* Full registration with GMC with a license to practice
* Eligibilty to work in UK
Qualifications
* MBBS or Recognised equivalent medical qualification
* MRCOG part 1
* ALS/ATLS within 2 years of application
* MRCOG part 2/3
Training and Experience
* Capacity to work effectively with others
* Recent experience of working within the UK NHS setting
* Demonstrates ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
* Able to communicate in written and spoken English
* Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
* Clinical training and experience of at least three years full time hospital based postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Competent to perform uncomplicated LSCS
* Competent to perform uncomplicated ERPC
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obs & Gynae
* Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
* Demonstrates an interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* Evidence of academic involvement
* Ability to work in a multi professional team
Clinical Governance
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and research including awareness of ethics
* Demonstration of completed audit projects.
Teaching
* Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Personal skills
* Demonstrates behaviours consistent with ESHT Trust values
* Effective communicator, team player, self starter
* Punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility and commitment
* Familiarity with information technology
* Demonstration of initiated projects
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.
Consultant Obstetrician and Specialty Lead
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