Consultant - Obstetrics and Benign Gynaecology

Consultant in Obstetrics and Benign Gynaecology

This is a great opportunity to take up a Consultant position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The appointee will join the existing team of Gynaecologists to continue development of the Gynaecology Service within the region. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic with a range of skills to compliment and develop our services.

You will be part of a team of 17 consultants delivering a benign gynaecology clinics and theatre sessions at the Royal Cornwall and West Cornwall hospitals with access to fully integrated theatres. You will deliver high quality Obstetric care, providing an antenatal clinic and ensuring excellent care of women on the labour ward.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department currently has 10 general Gynaecology Consultants, 4 Gynaecology Oncology Consultants, 3 Obstetric Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists and 1 Specialty Doctor. This speciality provides obstetrics and gynaecology services to the women of Cornwall.

The main Obstetric and Gynaecology unit is at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, two miles west of Truro, where the majority of the specialties activities occur. Outpatient clinics and operating lists are also held at a variety of peripheral units in Penzance (West Cornwall), Falmouth, Redruth, St. Austell and Newquay.

RCHT provides the maternity service for the majority of residents in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and delivers approximately 4,500 women making it one of the busiest maternity units in the South West peninsula. Antenatal and postnatal care is provided in a variety of settings and locations including Health Centres, GP Practices, Children’s’ Centres, the Birth Centres and at home.

The specialty is actively involved in the delivery of the education programme of the University of Exeter Medical School.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

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- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
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