Job summary
We are looking for a consultant obstetrician to join our maternity team, who has an interest in diabetes care.
We have a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan) including: mental health, vulnerable service users, asylum seekers, twins, preterm birth, small baby and Rainbow. The services are multi-professional, including our specialist midwives.
The general obstetric commitments include both routine and emergency obstetrics and non-resident on call (for obstetrics only).The key clinical requirements of the post are to provide consultant labour suite cover, elective caesarean lists, ward rounds, maternity triage, assessment unit cover and antenatal clinics.
Please see the job plan for a description of the special interest sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description, person specification and job plan for the main duties of this role
About us
Come and join us at this exciting time of change as we embrace the development of our mission, objectives, expectations and values - the cornerstones of tangible transformation! Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust isone of UK's largest acute teaching Trusts in England. Our Maternity Services offer a wide range of choice and support for all women and families, from midwifery-led birthing units to specialised neonatal care.
Our Maternity Service has faced scrutiny since 2020. That's when we began our journey of vast improvement and sizeable investment towards making our service the best it can be. Be part of a team which is 100% committed to implementing the necessary and sustainable improvements to provide the highest possible care for women and families who use our service, you can find out more about here: Maternity | NUH [nuh.nhs.uk].
We're looking for compassionate, ambitious, and progressive people to join our team. With so many opportunities for self-development and progression, we need people who want to learn and inspire others. People who have a voice and want to use it to drive positive change. People who love a challenge and want to be part of transformation.
When you join our team, you'll be welcomed into our family of supportive and passionate professionals - all united by the same vision, ambitions, and goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details about the role and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details about the role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Desirable
- ATSM in high risk pregnancy
Committment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts 'We are here for you'
Management & Administrative skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management or training in patient safety/incident management
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, their carers and/or families and other HCPs
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching and research
Essential
- Evidence of supervising juniors
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in medical education
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification in training
Practical attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel between City and QMC campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
- Prepared to live-in or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Desirable
- ATSM in high risk pregnancy
Committment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts 'We are here for you'
Management & Administrative skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management or training in patient safety/incident management
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, their carers and/or families and other HCPs
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching and research
Essential
- Evidence of supervising juniors
- Training in educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in medical education
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification in training
Practical attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel between City and QMC campus
- Willingness to work on an on-call rota
- Prepared to live-in or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
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).