Job overview
Two posts available: -
1. With a specialist interest in Early Pregnancy or rapid access gynaecology
2. 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. Both posts are available to start immediately.
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 awardedCCT (or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview) and be on the GMC SpecialistRegister.
Working for our organisation
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. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
Visits to the Trust
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the following for further information/discussion regarding this post:
Mrs Renee Behrens, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Miss Avideah Nejad, Clinical Director Women’s Health via 01256312778 or
Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent
2. MRCOG or equivalent
3. On the GMC Specialist Register and holding the CCT or within 3 months of obtaining the CCT (with evidence of sound progression)
4. Advanced Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
5. Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery ATSM or equivalent
Desirable criteria
6. Demonstrable expertise in Gynaecology scanning
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Able to deal independently with common emergencies in general obstetrics
8. Experience of working in the NHS for at least 1 year
9. Desire to support and promote safe birth
10. Accredited expertise in the area of declared interest
Desirable criteria
11. Adult Basic Life Support training up to date within 12 months
12. Neonatal Resuscitation training up to date within 12 months
13. Emergency drills training up to date within 12 months
14. ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
15. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
16. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
17. Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership
Desirable criteria
18. Ability to offer MVA
Research & Teaching
Essential criteria
19. Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical and midwifery staff.
20. Evidence of undertaking an audit, service review or guideline which improved patient care
Desirable criteria
21. Experience of managing emergency drills training
22. Publications in a peer reviewed journal
23. Formal training in teaching eg Training the Trainers Course