A Welcome Bonus of £13,000
We are inviting applications for an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, with a specialist interest in Fetal Medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric focus, and be able to demonstrate experience and interest in fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics.
This post has the opportunity to be Obstetric only or to cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology according to the applicant’s interests and training.
This is a new post following consultant expansion and creates the opportunity to further develop the Fetal Medicine and specialist obstetric services offered according to the applicant’s special interests and to work closely with our existing Fetal Medicine team.
Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
Ideally we are looking for an individual with highly developed skills in fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics, as well as the drive and ambition to enhance and develop the existing service. The successful candidate should also be able to assist the department and other consultant colleagues in managing complex Obstetric cases.
CLINICAL
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
* Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
* Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
* Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
* An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
* Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
* Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
* Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shane Bandara Job title: Clinical Lead for Obstetrics & Gynaecology Email address: Shane.Bandara@esneft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01206 747474
Enquiries and Visits
Applicants or prospective applicants are encouraged and welcome to visit the department and to meet prospective colleagues. Arrangements for visiting can be made by contacting us.
Requests for visits to the unit should be made to:
Shane Bandara
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical Lead for Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Shane.Bandara@esneft.nhs.uk
01206 747474
Sarah Prince
Consultant Obstetrics
Clinical Director Obstetrics ESNEFT
Sarah.Prince@esneft.nhs.uk
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