Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St Jamess Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds. The post will be available immediately for a period of 6 months with extension to 12 months upon satisfactory review.
This is a new post and has been developed to address an increase in demand for the services. We want to encourage the successful candidate to develop a specialist interest within their job plan, supported by the wider Obstetric and Gynaecology team, following discussion with the department.
The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and should be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to work within a busy tertiary unit. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Thomas Everett Clinical Director, 0113 2064059
Dr James Tibbott Lead Clinician Gynaecology, 0113 2065206
Andrew Harding General Manager, 0113 2064059
About us
The gynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital (Chancellor Wing), some elective gynaecology work including clinics, day case and overnight theatre and hysteroscopy also takes place at Wharfdale hospital.
The fertility service is based at Seacroft Hospital.
The maternity service is based at St James University Hospital (approximately 4,500 deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (approximately 5,200 deliveries per year).
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Obstetric and Gynaecology teams across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital.
This post has arisen as part of the expansion of Consultant staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS (or equivalent)
* MRCOG or equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology
* Experience of Labour ward management at a high level and demonstrate full range of skills necessary to provide expert care in a tertiary referral obstetric unit
* Experience in independent gynaecology practice relevant to post
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
* ATSM or SITM relevant to post
* Experience advanced obstetric and gynaecology skills.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Evidence of QI/Governance Experience/Service Improvement
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
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