This is a new post to support expanding needs in obstetrics and gynaecology. In addition to provision of service, the Specialist would have the opportunity and support to develop special interests in the speciality and participate in the ongoing Maternity Improvement Projects in the department. Main duties of the job The Specialist will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust: • Provision of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties. • Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff. • Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call cover on the middle grade rota. • Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students. • Provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training. • Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate. 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, including both professional and leadership development • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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. Job responsibilities • Participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements. • Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division). • Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the a trust approved appraiser • Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence-based practice. • Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures. • Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident. Person Specification Management • Attended a management/ leadership course Qualifications Essential • Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement Desirable • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment • ATSM in Advance Labour ward • ATSM in High-Risk Pregnancy Clinical Experience Essential • Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification • Minimum of 6 years at SAS grade or equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) Desirable • Evidence of independent clinical practice Professional Values, Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance. • Understanding of clinical risk within Obstetrics