Consultant Obstetrician

Job summary

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with special interest in Gynaeoncology. The successful candidate would be able to join Gynaeoncology team and is expected to provide cover for existing gynaeoncology consultant during annual and study leaves. The successful candidate is expected to provide care to women with general gynaecology and benign complex gynaecology conditions and also support diagnostic cancer pathway. There may be an opportunity of cross site cover in future.

In line with GIRFT, the candidate is expected to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Ideally we are looking for an individual with the drive and ambition to continue and develop a multi-disciplinary approach. There are established pathway for benign and gynaeoncolgy services including target clinics and the post holder would be expected to continue the service with more concrete links benign and gynaeoncolgy service. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to attend Gynaeoncology / Benign Gynaecology MDTs

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.

The successful candidate should have undertaken appropriate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and fulfil the criteria for admission to the specialist register.

Main duties of the job

As well as the Gynaecology aspects of the role, we are looking for an individual who possesses good Obstetric skills and can commit to the provision of Obstetric care and support the current consultants in the provision of the high risk Maternity Service. We would like to appoint an individual who can actively participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance for the department

The key duties and responsibilities of the post:

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

About us

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 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 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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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care

Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department

Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care

Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary

Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility

Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained

Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated

Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements

Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy

Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust

Person Specification

interview

Essential

MRCOG or equivalent Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT Full GMC ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent ATSM in Gynaeoncology or equivalent Able to perform Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care

Desirable

Higher degree MOET/ALSO or equivalent training PROMPT trained and faculty ATSM Benign gynaecological surgery BSCCP Certified Colposcopist

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