Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
3 months ago
Job summary
Consultant in Obstetrics
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team at Walsall Manor Hospital.
The post holder will have specific interest in benign gynaecology and be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week. The consultant on-call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.
The applicant must have full GMC registration with licence to practice, MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification, relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee) and entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
Substantive post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department. The postholder will have specific interest in benign gynaecology and be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week. The consultant on-call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALIS
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE DIRECTORATE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
Obstetrics
The Maternity Wing comprises of the labour ward, induction bay, antenatal/ postnatal/ neonatal wards, and medical/midwifery management Offices. We use the electronic BadgerNet system for pregnancy records.
There is a full range of modern equipment with 10 ultrasound-scanning sessions; Computerised CTG monitoring is available in antenatal clinic, fetal day assessment unit, antenatal ward, and maternity triage. Antenatal Clinics and Fetal Day assessment Units are situated within the new building.
Labour Suite comprises of low technology delivery rooms, high risk delivery rooms, a dedicated theatre suite and a backup theatre. All the rooms are equipped with computer for electronic documentation.
There are 5 Maternity Theatre Sessions Tuesday, Wednesday AM/Friday PM, and Thursday. There are two wards dedicated for obstetric patients - 20-bedded Primrose ward and 12-bedded Foxglove ward. There may be cross flow between these two wards depending upon bed availability.
Walsall Manor Hospital delivers approximately 3800 babies per year. We face many challenges in the complexity of cases that present to the unit. We are part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Local Maternity and Neonatal Services and
closely collaborate with the other three providers within the LMNS. As a Consultant on Labour Ward, you will provide leadership, support, and training for medical and midwifery staff.
Our new midwifery led units has recently opened and accommodates 3 beds for delivery of our low risk patients.
Gynaecology Department
Facilities comprise of a 14-bedded inpatient facility on Ward 23. Gynaecology Assessment Unit is situated on Ward 23, where an ultrasound scan machine is available for emergency patients. Early Pregnancy Assessment service is available here from Monday to Friday 9 am until 6pm.
The gynaecology theatre suite comprises two operating theatres (12 and 14) complete with anaesthetic and recovery areas and modern anaesthetics equipment and is situated within the new build.
Gynaecology outpatient unit is situated within the new hospital building. Specialist and general outpatient clinics are sited in this facility. Specialist interests include oncology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, menorrhagia, menopause and postmenopausal bleeding, outpatient hysteroscopy and infertility.
Walsall Manor Hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals in the region. I t is part of the black country ICS and high risk and complex cases are referred to various units
Specialist endometriosis: Royal Wolverhampton Hospital
Oncology : PAN Birmingham
Maternal medicine: West midland regional maternal medicine network and Birmingham Womens Hospital.
Representative Job Plan
A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organised, where it is located, what in general terms the work comprises and when it is to be performed.
It is expected that the post will consist of a 10 Programmed Activity week including predictable non-resident on-call of 1 in 12. The post holder will need to be prepared to work flexibly to support the clinical requirements of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
When on call you are required to arrive at 8:30 for handover during the week. Weekend resident cover includes and 19:30-21:30 to facilitate consultant-led ward round twice a day, 7 days a week.
You will be expected to perform emergency gynaecological procedures independently whilst on call for gynaecology and be able to maintain and develop surgical skills by routinely having elective surgical lists and gynaecology hot week 1:14. Advice and guidance will be available from other consultants whilst oncall, from oncall consultant for obstetrics and other members in the department, and a buddy system will be put into place initially when commencing the role.
Research, Audit and Continuing Professional Development
You will be expected to initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. You will need to manage your programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet your needs within the requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
Full GMC registration with licence to practice MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification Relevant CCT or equivalent Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
Further intercalated or undergraduate degree Further Higher Degree
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent ATSM in Benign Gynaecology or equivalent Ability to safely undertake all emergency gynaecology procedures independently
Desirable
Experience of managing complex pregnancy Experience of early pregnancy scanning
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Service Experience of Audit Experience of Incidents management
Desirable
Experience of Risk Management
Teaching Experience
Essential
Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
Ability to supervise postgraduate research PGCME or higher-
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