Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for applications to the above full time post at Luton and Dunstable's 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.
The main responsibilities of the Locum Consultant will be as follows:
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the care of all patients presenting to the hospital
To share with colleagues, the management of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients across multiple clinical settings.
To undertake duties as defined within agreed job plan
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
To undertake duties as defined within the agreed job plan
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in on-call rota providing specialist and timely advice.
Main duties of the job
This is a post for a Locum Consultant Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology, to commence as soon as possible.
This post is likely to evolve in the future with the growing Urogynaecology work and in line with the requirements specified by the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG).
The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital (but may be asked to work at other Bedfordshire hospital sites including Bedford hospital) and run gynaecology and gynaecological 2WW clinics, hysteroscopy clinics, labour wards, Gynaecology MDT, participate in the on-call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology, and run theatre sessions. We are happy to support the appointee with Colposcopy clinics, if they have Colposcopy interests.
It is expected that the post holder, once appointed, will work in partnership with the existing Urogynaecologist at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at the time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
1. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
2. Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
3. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
4. Have a commitment to CME/CPD
5. Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
6. Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
7. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
8. Satisfactory DBS clearance
Training
Essential criteria
9. Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent (CESR) by date of interview
Registration
Essential criteria
10. Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice (GMC licence to practice is mandatory before employment commences
11. Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview
Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. MBBS or equivalent qualification
13. MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable criteria
14. ATSM in Urogynaecology
15. ATSM in Labour ward practice
16. MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
18. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Urogynaecology and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
19. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering a service without direct supervision
20. Obstetrics & Gynaecological Surgery including minimal access surgery
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
21. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
22. An interest which improves the Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway in all aspects
23. Experience of guideline appraisal
24. Participation in relevant local audits
25. Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable criteria
26. Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
27. Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
28. Understands learner centred teaching
29. Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
30. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 718222