Job summary
We are looking for a locum consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist to join our team, for 12 months.
Our maternity service has a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan) including: mental health, vulnerable service users, 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.
Our gynaecology service includes urogynaecology, reproductive medicine, benign and emergency gynaecology, and gynae oncology, with community clinics and acute services.
We have a two- tier gynaecology on-call consultant rota, one consultant is rostered to cover emergency gynaecology at the QMC campus, the other consultant is on-call for complex surgery, which includes oncology at City and maternity on both campuses, in the event that a gynaecologist is required to support the obstetric team.
Main duties of the job
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 18,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire.
Come and join us at this exciting time of change as we embrace the development of our mission, objectives, expectations and valuesthe cornerstones of tangible transformation! 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.We're looking for compassionate, ambitious, and progressive people to join us. 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.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview)
- Entry to GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview (Appointments Advisory Committee)
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable
- BSCCP Colposcopy accreditation
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Committment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPS and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisation and management skills
- Supportive & tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training with educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in Medical Education
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital, QMC and community campuses
- Willingness to work an on-call rota
- Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview)
- Entry to GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview (Appointments Advisory Committee)
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable
- BSCCP Colposcopy accreditation
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Committment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPS and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisation and management skills
- Supportive & tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training with educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- ATSM in Medical Education
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital, QMC and community campuses
- Willingness to work an on-call rota
- Prepared to live 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).