Job summary
We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and dedicated Locum Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our committed team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. These are 12-month fixed-term posts, with the potential to become permanent in the future.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, department offering a comprehensive range of obstetric and gynaecological services. Our work includes specialist clinics, advanced laparoscopic surgery, ambulatory care, and consultant-led obstetrics, all delivered within a supportive and progressive environment.
Main duties of the job
These are combined posts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will include:
Providing inpatient and outpatient care in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Contributing to acute services, theatre sessions, and 1:8 on-call rota commitments.
Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to education and training.
Participating in clinical governance, audit, and service development.
The job plan will be discussed and may be subject to review by the Clinical Lead.
You will join a team of 12 Consultants and a range of experienced doctors, midwives, and nurses working together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
We welcome applications from candidates who are on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
Essential qualities include:
Strong clinical experience in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Enthusiasm for teaching and supporting junior staff.
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion/visit, please
contact:Miss Olanike Bika, Clinical Lead: 01709 424318
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is 12 Consultants, 3 Specialty Doctors, 8 Specialty Registrars (ST3 and above) rotating within the region, 2 ST1/2 trainees and 6 GP Trainees.
The Post
The Gynaecological Service
The gynaecological inpatient unit is located on Ward B11. At present, there are 14 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 advanced laparoscopic and urogynaecology surgery, advanced ambulatory procedures and colposcopy. 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 and other outpatient techniques.
There is specific Consultant-led practice in cervical pathology; oncology; fertility; ambulatory care and urogynaecology; and full facilities are available for the support of minimal access gynaecological surgery. There are also other specialist clinics including perineal trauma clinic, vulval, pregnancy advisory and abortion care, joint endocrine clinic and psychosexual clinics
A nurse lead team with consultant supervision supports early pregnancy assessment.
The Obstetric Service
The Obstetric unit conducts approximately 2500 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 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. Consultant physicians and Nurse/midwife Specialists support specific antenatal clinics. The unit has specialist antenatal clinics, which include preterm, multiple pregnancy, diabetes, mental health, endocrine and haematology.
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.
Work collaboratively with senior colleagues, to provide a service in obstetrics and gynaecology with responsibility for specific areas (such as certain MDTs lead roles) and generalist practice or sub specialisms as agreed with the Head of Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Medical Staffing establishment of the Department is 12 Consultants, 3 Specialty Doctors, 8 Specialty Registrars (ST3 and above) rotating within the region, 2 ST1/2 trainees and 6 GP Trainees.
The Post
The Gynaecological Service
The gynaecological inpatient unit is located on Ward B11. At present, there are 14 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 advanced laparoscopic and urogynaecology surgery, advanced ambulatory procedures and colposcopy. 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 and other outpatient techniques.
There is specific Consultant-led practice in cervical pathology; oncology; fertility; ambulatory care and urogynaecology; and full facilities are available for the support of minimal access gynaecological surgery. There are also other specialist clinics including perineal trauma clinic, vulval, pregnancy advisory and abortion care, joint endocrine clinic and psychosexual clinics
A nurse lead team with consultant supervision supports early pregnancy assessment.
The Obstetric Service
The Obstetric unit conducts approximately 2500 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 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. Consultant physicians and Nurse/midwife Specialists support specific antenatal clinics. The unit has specialist antenatal clinics, which include preterm, multiple pregnancy, diabetes, mental health, endocrine and haematology.
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.
Work collaboratively with senior colleagues, to provide a service in obstetrics and gynaecology with responsibility for specific areas (such as certain MDTs lead roles) and generalist practice or sub specialisms as agreed with the Head of Department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- MRCOG specialist qualification or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery of acute clinical care
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Ability to lead
- Ability to offer obstetric care
- Ability and competence in gynaecology care and surgery
- Surgical experience
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and 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
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good clinical decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Some record of engaging clinical governance, reporting errors, learning from errors
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in guideline writing
Experience
Essential
- Specific experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the level expected at the level of CCT /CESR
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- MRCOG specialist qualification or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery of acute clinical care
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Ability to lead
- Ability to offer obstetric care
- Ability and competence in gynaecology care and surgery
- Surgical experience
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and 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
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good clinical decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Some record of engaging clinical governance, reporting errors, learning from errors
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in guideline writing
Experience
Essential
- Specific experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the level expected at the level of CCT /CESR
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in teaching
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).
