Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a substantive
Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. The post holder will have Obstetrics and
Gynaecology experience to support the Clinical Director in Quality Improvement
and in meeting labour ward standards as per RCOG guidelines and as part of the
Clinical Business Unit (CBU) along with meeting other CBU requirements in
gynaecology. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in continuing
the development of services and resources within the CBU.
Our
Labour ward (Barnsley Birthing Centre, BBC) and specialist Gynaecology
services were refurbished in June 2015 and we have a modernised birthing centre
with 3 private water birthing suites. Our
Gynaecology Inpatient ward offers 6 beds alongside a newly furbished Ambulatory
Care unit. The job plan will allow the service the ability to flex the sessions
to meet specific demands.
This
post is required to commence as soon as possible to support and progress the
service.
It
is recommended that anyone interested in this post contacts the Clinical Leads
to discuss Job Plan and duties.
Main duties of the job
Obstetrics
The Obstetric service provides a comprehensive local service, and the team manage all midwifery services in the hospital and the community. Progress towards improved continuity of care has been considerable and the development of the role of midwifery staff has been significant. The unit has been praised for its early adoption of Saving Babies Lives recommendations and progress in achieving recent requirements nationally.
There are multidisciplinary specialist clinics such as Medical Disorders, Fetal Medicine, Perinatal Mental Health, Preterm Clinic etc.
The post is envisaged to support the obstetrics and gynaecology service due to the increase in demand in both these areas. In addition, routine acute inpatient and outpatient Obstetrics & Gynaecology service will be expected to be delivered by the successful candidate on a timetabled basis.
Gynaecology
There are well established services providing, in addition to General Gynaecology, accredited specialised clinics including Colposcopy, Urogynaecology, 2 week wait Cancer referral, Hysteroscopy, Vulval,EPAU and Termination services. There is a new Gynaecology Day Assessment unit providing service over 5 days during the week
The Obs & Gynae Department is currently supported by 10 Consultants, 2 Specialty Doctors, 8 whole time equivalent tier two doctors, and 9 whole time equivalent tier one doctors.
Proposed Job Plan (subject to change) with days
and PAs to be discussed
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary
deduction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide with consultant
colleagues, an effective
Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to Barnsley
Hospital, including:
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality Obstetric and Gynaecology service
Advising clinical colleagues
on matters
within his/her sphere
of expertise
Liaising with other
health care organisations, Social
Services, General Practitioners and voluntary organisations
as required
Responsibility for keeping
services up-to-date and giving direction
to future developments
Contributing to
postgraduate and continuing medical
education activity
Undertaking medical
teaching examination and
accreditation duties as
required
Contributing, if appropriate, to
the training of nurses,
midwives, paramedical, scientific
and technical staff
Participating
in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Postgraduate Dean. A commitment to continued professional development
audit and personal appraisal.
To participate in developing a satisfactory and consistent quality of clinical
services by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards
and ensuring standards
are met
Participating
in audit and
ensuring outcomes are implemented
Contributing towards
research projects within the hospital
To contribute towards the achievement of the Trusts strategic
direction and business
plans
Contributing to the management process with the Trust through participation in planning, project or liaison
groups as appropriate and the development of clinical networks,
as appropriate.
Co-operating
with the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology whose role forms part
of the management arrangements for Barnsley Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide with consultant
colleagues, an effective
Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to Barnsley
Hospital, including:
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality Obstetric and Gynaecology service
Advising clinical colleagues
on matters
within his/her sphere
of expertise
Liaising with other
health care organisations, Social
Services, General Practitioners and voluntary organisations
as required
Responsibility for keeping
services up-to-date and giving direction
to future developments
Contributing to
postgraduate and continuing medical
education activity
Undertaking medical
teaching examination and
accreditation duties as
required
Contributing, if appropriate, to
the training of nurses,
midwives, paramedical, scientific
and technical staff
Participating
in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Postgraduate Dean. A commitment to continued professional development
audit and personal appraisal.
To participate in developing a satisfactory and consistent quality of clinical
services by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards
and ensuring standards
are met
Participating
in audit and
ensuring outcomes are implemented
Contributing towards
research projects within the hospital
To contribute towards the achievement of the Trusts strategic
direction and business
plans
Contributing to the management process with the Trust through participation in planning, project or liaison
groups as appropriate and the development of clinical networks,
as appropriate.
Co-operating
with the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology whose role forms part
of the management arrangements for Barnsley Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or equivalent
- CCST or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- Special interest accreditation ATSM or equivalent experience in obstetric medicine
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of research and or publication
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasmandabilityto work under pressure
- Goodorganisationaland management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Abilitytoworkwithina multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Appropriate training in Special interest of choice
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or equivalent
- CCST or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- Special interest accreditation ATSM or equivalent experience in obstetric medicine
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of research and or publication
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasmandabilityto work under pressure
- Goodorganisationaland management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Abilitytoworkwithina multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Appropriate training in Special interest of choice
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
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
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).
