Overview
This is a consultant post commencing immediately within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide general obstetric and gynaecological services and will be involved in the on-call rota with other consultant colleagues, supported by the junior medical staff. The post requires a special interest in urogynaecology and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care for women referred with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Responsibilities
* Provide general obstetric and gynaecological services and participate in the on-call rota with other consultant colleagues, supported by junior medical staff.
* Develop and apply a special interest in urogynaecology and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care for women referred with pelvic floor dysfunction.
* Work with existing consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality, well-led service for patients, including diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
* Provide senior clinical leadership to support optimal team performance by promoting an open culture of continuous learning for improvement; act as supervisor and mentor for junior medical and non-medical colleagues.
* Engage in service review and innovation with clinical and non-clinical team members to enhance patient experience.
* Participate in the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota with resident doctors; current pattern includes a long days week 1:12 and a night-based week 1:12.
* Be skilled in managing emergency gynaecology and obstetrics, with support available if necessary.
* Actively take part in gynaecology leadership responsibilities and help implement national recommendations.
Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview if shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.
Other information
* DBS clearance: It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. Payment is via salary deduction from the first month's pay. The DBS check will be undertaken during pre-employment screening.
* New starters – Probationary period: A 6 month probationary period applies to new employees. Internal applicants or fixed-term appointments of less than 6 months are exempt from the probationary period unless specific conditions apply.
* Employment References: All applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years of employment history, including any gaps. Include email addresses for referees; personal references are not acceptable.
* Working Hours: Advertised hours may be up to full time (37.5 hours per week); applications from those seeking less than full-time hours will be considered in line with the post.
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We value respect, support and collaboration and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
* Sponsorship: We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to eligibility. See government guidance for skilled workers and visa eligibility. If the job does not meet eligibility criteria, sponsorship may not be offered.
* Armed Forces Covenant: We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and support reservists and veterans in the workplace.
* Additional information: Shortlisted applicants will receive guidance by email. Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants before applying. The Trust is part of University Hospitals Tees, serving a population of approximately 1.85 million across multiple sites.
What we offer
We provide an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. We recognise staff through various awards and recognitions and encourage staff involvement in networking and surveys.
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