Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Frimley Park Hospital.
The job will be made up of 10/11 PAs, including a weekly labour ward day time resident consultant session, weekly antenatal clinic, obstetric governance and quality work plus a fortnightly resident 12 hour shift on the EPU/Emergency gynaecology unit (Urgent Gynaecology Care Centre). There will be opportunity for gynaecology outpatient and theatre sessions. Currently this post is on the resident consultant night rota.
Main duties of the job
The job will be made up of 10/11 PAs, including a weekly labour ward day time resident consultant session, weekly antenatal clinic, obstetric governance and quality work plus a fortnightly resident 12 hour shift on the EPU/Emergency gynaecology unit (Urgent Gynaecology Care Centre). There will be opportunity for gynaecology outpatient and theatre sessions. Currently this post is on the resident consultant night rota (17 nights a year).
This post has arisen due to a consultant leaving and the successful candidate would be considered to taking over EPU lead role (depending on their experience).
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached, detailed, job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached, detailed, job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date) or, for Mediated Entrants, entry on Specialist Registrar prior to application
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and ATSM in Benign Gynaecology open and laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Clinical research in the fields of special interest
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education/ Continuing Professional Development
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that for gaining UK CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Direct experience of audit
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates, and Obstetric & Gynaecological operative skills to trainee specialists.
Desirable
- Participation in multidisciplinary team activities
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, directorate and working parties as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date) or, for Mediated Entrants, entry on Specialist Registrar prior to application
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and ATSM in Benign Gynaecology open and laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Clinical research in the fields of special interest
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education/ Continuing Professional Development
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that for gaining UK CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Direct experience of audit
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates, and Obstetric & Gynaecological operative skills to trainee specialists.
Desirable
- Participation in multidisciplinary team activities
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, directorate and working parties as appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
