Overview
Applications are invited to a Locum Consultant position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our friendly and supportive team at James Paget University Hospital. The post is initially offered for 12 months.
There are around 1,700 births each year at James Paget. The Consultant team has recently been expanded and we are recruiting into these additional posts to support the development of the service. This will increase the Consultant team from 14 to 16.
The additional posts will provide the capacity to support the sustainable delivery of Gynaecology activity within National Waiting Time Milestones, including some elective work at weekends, while ensuring appropriate cover for the management of women and pregnant people requiring consultant‑led Obstetric care.
Applicants will be required to undertake a full Obstetric and Gynaecology commitment. We are looking for an individual with good Obstetric skills who can commit to providing high quality Obstetric care, and who will develop a multi‑disciplinary approach, especially those willing to take on a leadership role in Obstetrics.
Main Duties of the Job
The postholder will share the Obstetric and Gynaecology workload with Consultant colleagues, including out‑of‑hours responsibilities on the Consultant on‑call rota. The weekday on‑call commitments are currently 1:12, with 1:12 cover at weekends, and will be reviewed once new posts are recruited.
About Us
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified specialist to contribute to a modern Obstetric & Gynaecological service within a highly regarded Trust. The hospital offers a wide range of acute and community services and high professional visibility.
The hospital is situated in Gorleston, close to the beach, countryside, and attractions. Residents enjoy a good quality of life with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk/Suffolk border. The Trust is developing a new hospital as part of the national New Hospital Programme.
Job Responsibilities
- Share the Obstetric and Gynaecology workload with consultant colleagues.
- Take on out‑of‑hours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant on‑call rota where applicable.
- Hold a lead role within an area of Obstetrics in line with clinical governance requirements within the department.
- Undertake Gynaecology in an area of special interest to the candidate, if desired and fitting within the department.
- Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Provide consultation and advisory services to medical colleagues in other specialities within the Trust.
- Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post‑graduate activities of the hospital.
- Engage in the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Continuing Professional Development. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
- Play a full part in teaching and audit activities of the department.
- Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process and attend mandatory training.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Hold a certificate or be within 6 months of completion of training, or be eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within General Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Ability to exhibit leadership and management skills and participate in developments within the division.
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi‑disciplinary team, balancing department and personal objectives.
- RCOG Advanced Labour ward practice or ATSM equivalent.
- Ability to manage obstetrics and emergency Gynaecology independently.
- Experience in High Risk Pregnancy.
Desirable
- Experience of committee work/project management.
- Experience in leading preterm prevention one‑stop clinic.
- Experience in conducting service development projects in Obstetrics.
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary management of mental disorders in pregnancy.
- Participation in the TOP service.
- Advanced laparoscopic surgical skills.
- Experience in office gynaecology including out‑patient hysteroscopy.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice.
- Familiarity with conducting clinical audit.
- Knowledge of evidence‑based medicine to support decision making.
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers.
