Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to the Rotherham NHS Foundation
Trust, with a special interest in benign gynaecology and another in
fetomaternal medicine.
Training in advance open, laparoscopic,
hysteroscopy gynaecology surgical procedures would be desirable for the
gynaecology role.
Training in fetomaternal medicine and ultrasound
scanning would be desirable for the obstetric role.
These posts are 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.
The post holder will have full continuing clinical
responsibility for the care of patients under his/her charge and the provision
of obstetrics & gynaecology treatment, which is relevant to their medical
condition whilst in the hospital. This may require the provision, advice and
assistance to Consultants in other specialities and the proper delegation to
and training of junior medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Packs attached for the full duties of the
role. These could include The Gynaecological Service, The Obstetric Service or
The Neonatal Service.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a
range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South
Yorkshire.
We are
ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and
social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative
and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery
for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart
of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the
main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of
specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and
nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is
committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone.
The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it
serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and
require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical
Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Department
The Gynaecological Service
The gynaecological inpatient unit is located on Ward B11. At
present, there are 6 beds. Each year we perform:
1900 day case procedures
600 elective inpatient
procedures
7500 new outpatients.
11000 FU patients
A full range of gynaecology procedures are provided
including endometriosis/complex and advanced laparoscopic surgery, , laparoscopic
hysterectomy, advanced ambulatory procedures, colposcopy and urogynaecology; advancing
towards day case urogynaecology surgery. We are a cancer unit offering early
stage cancer surgery, with the advanced surgery being performed at our local cancer
centres in Sheffield. There is a very active ambulatory care unit performing
Novasure, Botox and other outpatient hysteroscopic
procedures.
There is specific Consultant-led practice in cervical
pathology, oncology, vulva, fertility, ambulatory care and urogynaecology.
There are full facilities available for the support of minimal access
gynaecological surgery. There are also other specialist clinics including
perineal trauma clinic, pregnancy advisory and abortion care, joint endocrine
clinic, recurrent miscarriage, deep implant removal, sterilisation and
psychosexual clinics.
Early pregnancy assessment is supported by a nurse lead team
with consultant supervision.
The Obstetric Service
The Obstetric unit conducts approximately 2600 2700 deliveries
per year.
The Maternity Unit currently has 23 beds and a Level 2
neonatal unit. Consultant presence on the Delivery Suite is 62.5 hours a week. There
are resident evening sessions with either resident or non-resident on call
overnight.
Antenatal practice is divided up into specific speciality
clinics to which expectant mothers are allocated. The vast majority of routine
and detailed scans are performed within the department. Specific antenatal
clinics are supported by Consultant physicians and Nurse/midwife Specialists
from different fields e.g. genitourinary medicine, physiotherapists, RDASH and
perinatal mental health specialists. The unit has specialist antenatal clinics,
which include preterm, multiple pregnancy, diabetes, gestational diabetes, mental
health, endocrine, haematology, obstetric anaesthetic and ultrasound scanning.
The Neonatal Service
The neonatal unit is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit
(level 2) working in conjunction with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. There are 14 cots including 3 intensive/high
dependency cots. The department works in close conjunction with the obstetric
unit and the neonatal network to ensure effective care of extreme prematurity
and complex antenatal problems.
Emergency On Call
There is a mixture of resident and non-resident emergency
on call in obstetrics and gynaecology. This post has an on-call commitment.
MEDICAL STAFF:
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is:-
12 Consultants
1 Specialty Doctor
1 CESR Fellow
Eight Specialty
Registrars (ST3 and above); rotating within the region
2 ST1/2
6 GP Trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Department
The Gynaecological Service
The gynaecological inpatient unit is located on Ward B11. At
present, there are 6 beds. Each year we perform:
1900 day case procedures
600 elective inpatient
procedures
7500 new outpatients.
11000 FU patients
A full range of gynaecology procedures are provided
including endometriosis/complex and advanced laparoscopic surgery, , laparoscopic
hysterectomy, advanced ambulatory procedures, colposcopy and urogynaecology; advancing
towards day case urogynaecology surgery. We are a cancer unit offering early
stage cancer surgery, with the advanced surgery being performed at our local cancer
centres in Sheffield. There is a very active ambulatory care unit performing
Novasure, Botox and other outpatient hysteroscopic
procedures.
There is specific Consultant-led practice in cervical
pathology, oncology, vulva, fertility, ambulatory care and urogynaecology.
There are full facilities available for the support of minimal access
gynaecological surgery. There are also other specialist clinics including
perineal trauma clinic, pregnancy advisory and abortion care, joint endocrine
clinic, recurrent miscarriage, deep implant removal, sterilisation and
psychosexual clinics.
Early pregnancy assessment is supported by a nurse lead team
with consultant supervision.
The Obstetric Service
The Obstetric unit conducts approximately 2600 2700 deliveries
per year.
The Maternity Unit currently has 23 beds and a Level 2
neonatal unit. Consultant presence on the Delivery Suite is 62.5 hours a week. There
are resident evening sessions with either resident or non-resident on call
overnight.
Antenatal practice is divided up into specific speciality
clinics to which expectant mothers are allocated. The vast majority of routine
and detailed scans are performed within the department. Specific antenatal
clinics are supported by Consultant physicians and Nurse/midwife Specialists
from different fields e.g. genitourinary medicine, physiotherapists, RDASH and
perinatal mental health specialists. The unit has specialist antenatal clinics,
which include preterm, multiple pregnancy, diabetes, gestational diabetes, mental
health, endocrine, haematology, obstetric anaesthetic and ultrasound scanning.
The Neonatal Service
The neonatal unit is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit
(level 2) working in conjunction with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. There are 14 cots including 3 intensive/high
dependency cots. The department works in close conjunction with the obstetric
unit and the neonatal network to ensure effective care of extreme prematurity
and complex antenatal problems.
Emergency On Call
There is a mixture of resident and non-resident emergency
on call in obstetrics and gynaecology. This post has an on-call commitment.
MEDICAL STAFF:
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is:-
12 Consultants
1 Specialty Doctor
1 CESR Fellow
Eight Specialty
Registrars (ST3 and above); rotating within the region
2 ST1/2
6 GP Trainees
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Ability to offer acute Obstetric and gynaecology care as the Consultant
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Training in educational supervision
- ATSM Medical education
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Please enter your GMC number
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- ATSMs in Advance labour ward practice, Benign gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Demonstrate a clear interest not only in the specialty but sub-specialty components within the job
- Demonstrates maintenance and development of professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to engage in appraisal, self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology care as the Consultant
Desirable
- Ability and competence in obstetric care
- Ability and competence in gynaecology care
- Gynaecology Surgical experience
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement, Integrity
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Ability to offer acute Obstetric and gynaecology care as the Consultant
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Training in educational supervision
- ATSM Medical education
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Please enter your GMC number
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- ATSMs in Advance labour ward practice, Benign gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Demonstrate a clear interest not only in the specialty but sub-specialty components within the job
- Demonstrates maintenance and development of professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to engage in appraisal, self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology care as the Consultant
Desirable
- Ability and competence in obstetric care
- Ability and competence in gynaecology care
- Gynaecology Surgical experience
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement, Integrity
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).
