Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant
Obstetrician/Gynaecologist ideally with a special interest in Obstetric
medicine. An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop the maternal medicine
service in conjunction with the regional maternity medicine network. It is
anticipated that the successful candidate, with the support of the new
maternity medicine network, will help consolidate current services as well as
developing further services in line with the national maternity plan and Saving
Babies Lives V3. The postholder will also have the opportunity to undertake
the role of fetal monitoring lead which will be well supported by the current
lead and department. There will also be the opportunity to develop a special
interest if so desired.
Main duties of the job
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
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)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals
who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link below to check your eligibility.Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
**Please
note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by
the Trust**
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 an early adopter of the SBL care bundles and is progressing very well with
SBLV3. The unit is in the top ten nationally for its detection rate for growth
restriction.
There are
multidisciplinary specialist clinics such as Medical Disorders, Fetal Medicine,
Perinatal Mental Health, Preterm Clinic etc. The postholder will also have an
opportunity to work towards running the Medical Disorders clinic.
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
postholder will be asked to participate in general gynaecology clinics.
Inpatient facilities
There are 24 obstetric
beds and 6 gynaecology beds in Barnsley Hospital. There is a 7 place brand new Delivery
Suite. There are 14 neonatal cots, four
of which are for intensive/high dependency care. The hospital has a well-equipped 13 bedded
combined ITU/HDU facility, supported by a progressive team of anaesthetists,
including dedicated Obstetric Anaesthetists in and out of hours.
Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit
This unit has two
theatres supporting treatment and endoscopy rooms. As far as practicable the Trust undertakes
all Day Surgery in these facilities.
There are three designated Gynaecology sessions in the unit each week.
Outpatient Facilities
The outpatient
facilities provide consulting and examination rooms, treatment and
investigative facilities for Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Hysteroscopy, a
joint PMB / 2 week wait clinic and a Vulval clinic. The recent redevelopment of
the whole of the Women and Childrens inpatient services have improved the
clinical environment significantly.
Also located within the
Outpatient area are dedicated Ultrasound facilities supporting the Obstetrics
and Gynaecology service.
Antenatal Day Unit
There is a separate
Antenatal Day Unit (ANDU) for the assessment and monitoring of high risk
patients in the second and third trimesters.
Midwife sonographers contribute significantly to the work in ANDU.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
Additional scanning
facilities have been established to improve early pregnancy assessment.
Multidisciplinary Working
The Trust has a
reputation for good multidisciplinary working.
There are well established relationships with medical, paediatric,
surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. In
gynaecology, an effective multi-disciplinary team has been established for
cancer services. A number of multi-disciplinary groups are established in
obstetrics including a Labour Ward Forum and perinatal morbidity and mortality
MDT meeting. Relationships between
midwives and medical staff are excellent and built on mutual respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 an early adopter of the SBL care bundles and is progressing very well with
SBLV3. The unit is in the top ten nationally for its detection rate for growth
restriction.
There are
multidisciplinary specialist clinics such as Medical Disorders, Fetal Medicine,
Perinatal Mental Health, Preterm Clinic etc. The postholder will also have an
opportunity to work towards running the Medical Disorders clinic.
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
postholder will be asked to participate in general gynaecology clinics.
Inpatient facilities
There are 24 obstetric
beds and 6 gynaecology beds in Barnsley Hospital. There is a 7 place brand new Delivery
Suite. There are 14 neonatal cots, four
of which are for intensive/high dependency care. The hospital has a well-equipped 13 bedded
combined ITU/HDU facility, supported by a progressive team of anaesthetists,
including dedicated Obstetric Anaesthetists in and out of hours.
Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit
This unit has two
theatres supporting treatment and endoscopy rooms. As far as practicable the Trust undertakes
all Day Surgery in these facilities.
There are three designated Gynaecology sessions in the unit each week.
Outpatient Facilities
The outpatient
facilities provide consulting and examination rooms, treatment and
investigative facilities for Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Hysteroscopy, a
joint PMB / 2 week wait clinic and a Vulval clinic. The recent redevelopment of
the whole of the Women and Childrens inpatient services have improved the
clinical environment significantly.
Also located within the
Outpatient area are dedicated Ultrasound facilities supporting the Obstetrics
and Gynaecology service.
Antenatal Day Unit
There is a separate
Antenatal Day Unit (ANDU) for the assessment and monitoring of high risk
patients in the second and third trimesters.
Midwife sonographers contribute significantly to the work in ANDU.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
Additional scanning
facilities have been established to improve early pregnancy assessment.
Multidisciplinary Working
The Trust has a
reputation for good multidisciplinary working.
There are well established relationships with medical, paediatric,
surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. In
gynaecology, an effective multi-disciplinary team has been established for
cancer services. A number of multi-disciplinary groups are established in
obstetrics including a Labour Ward Forum and perinatal morbidity and mortality
MDT meeting. Relationships between
midwives and medical staff are excellent and built on mutual respect.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- 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) / Equivalent in obstetric medicine
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of research / publication
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
Teaching and Training Experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- 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) / Equivalent in obstetric medicine
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of research / publication
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
Teaching and Training Experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students
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).
