Job summary
Two posts available:
* With a specialist interest in Early Pregnancy or rapid access gynaecology
* With a specialist interest in Obstetrics
We are looking for 2 proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individuals to join our Consultant team at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust. These are substantive posts based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the successful applicants will provide cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
The department welcomes candidates committed to both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Post 1 welcomes applications from candidates with an interest in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology or rapid access gynaecology. Post 2 welcomes applications from candidates with a demonstrable obstetric interest including maternal medicine. The ability to provide obstetric ultrasound scanning would be an advantage.
The posts are advertised as full time posts attracting 10PAs. The successful candidate will be based primarily at our Winchester site (The Royal County Hampshire Hospital), although all staff are expected to work across sites if the need arises and sessions may well be in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover.
There is a 1 in 9 non-resident on-call commitment providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
All applicants should have completed the Labour Ward ATSM module and the Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery ATSM or equivalent experience. Applicants are expected to have been awarded CCT (or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview) and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential:
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCOG or equivalent
* On the GMC Specialist Register and holding the CCT or within 3 months of obtaining the CCT (with evidence of sound progression)
* Advanced Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
* Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery ATSM or equivalent
Desirable:
* Demonstrable expertise in Gynaecology scanning
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
* Able to deal independently with common emergencies in general obstetrics
* Experience of working in the NHS for at least 1 year
* Desire to support and promote safe birth
* Accredited expertise in the area of declared interest
Desirable:
* Adult Basic Life Support training up to date within 12 months
* Neonatal Resuscitation training up to date within 12 months
* Emergency drills training up to date within 12 months
* ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor
Skills & Ability
Essential:
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership
Desirable:
* Ability to offer MVA
Research & Teaching
Essential:
* Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical and midwifery staff.
* Evidence of undertaking an audit, service review or guideline which improved patient care
Desirable:
* Experience of managing emergency drills training
* Publications in a peer reviewed journal
* Formal training in teaching eg Training the Trainers Course
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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