Job overview
This is a prime opportunity for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our modern and forward thinking Foundation Trust which is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. This job is most suitable for candidates who have interest in delivering a fetal medicine service. Competency in fetal medicine is essential. Candidates must be competent in management of labour ward.
Main duties of the job
The Consultants job plan is divided into Gynaecological duties covering general clinics and theatres. There is an obstetric commitment in terms of fixed Labour Ward sessions, Antenatal Clinics, Fetal Medicine Clinics and On Call.
Requirements of the post and responsibilities of post holder:
1. Work with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the Trust agenda in delivering evidence based best practice.
2. Participate in Fetal Medicine MDT meeting.
3. Provide safe, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecology services.
4. Maintain and improve the standards and quality of the obstetrics and gynaecology services and to have delegated responsibility for appropriate clinical management in those areas.
5. Supervise and train junior staff in both elective and emergency situations.
6. Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
7. Participate in the audit programme of the department.
8. Participate in the Consultants rota in conjunction with the other Consultants.
9. Be prepared to work on all sites for elective and emergency work.
10. The successful candidates would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation.
11. Be expected to contribute constructively to the success of the business so that the service can flourish and develop.
12. Must comply with the requirements of revalidation.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (equivalent must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
14. You must be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynecology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
15. Applicants must continue to hold full GMC registration and continue to hold a License to Practice
16. ATSM/SITM or Equivalent in Fetal Medicine
17. Relevant higher degree
Desirable criteria
18. Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
19. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
20. Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty including fetal medicine
21. Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
22. Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
23. Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable criteria
24. Attendance at a recognised management course.
25. Diploma in Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy or SSM in Diabetes (or equivalent experience)
26. Wide based experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Teaching and training
Essential criteria
27. Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
28. Training in clinical and educational supervision
29. Attendance at a teaching course
30. Formal qualification in teaching/education
31. Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
32. Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable criteria
33. Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
34. Critical Appraisal Skills
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitud
Essential criteria
35. Good communication and empathy skills with patients
36. Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
37. Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
38. Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
39. Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
40. Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
41. Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
42. Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential criteria
43. Evidence of innovation
44. Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
Desirable criteria
45. Evidence of continual learning and development
46. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
47. Access to own transport
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