Job summary
We are looking to appoint an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join a team of 26 otherconsultants working across the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a busy District General Hospital.
This post is a generalist role covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology with theatre, outpatient hysteroscopy, antenatal & gynaecology clinics and resident and non-resident Obstetric and Gynaecology acute cover.
All acute services including the labour ward and main theatre are based at the Princess Royal site with antenatal and gynaecology clinics also provided at both thePrincess Royal Hospital and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital sites.
This is a substantive post, and we would encourage you to consider taking on an additional remunerated spa role working with the extensive MDT & PROMPT training team or in another leadership role should your strengths lieelsewhere.
Main duties of the job
Clinical;
o Gynaecology theatre.o Outpatient Hysteroscopy sessions.o Antenatal & Gynaecology clinics.o Resident O&G on callso Non-Resident gynaecology on calls.o SPA role to be decided with the successful applicant which may involve MDT & PROMPTtraining, or another strength should the applicant have skills in another area.o To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management ofacutely ill patients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to workwell in a multi-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teamsand commissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week.
The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities.
It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Please refer to the attached Job Pack for further information and a provisional job plan, which includes details regarding on-call commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week.
The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities.
It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Please refer to the attached Job Pack for further information and a provisional job plan, which includes details regarding on-call commitments.
Person Specification
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- Must be able to work a minimum of four consecutive resident nights.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- ATSM in: - Advanced Labour ward practice and Benign Gynaecological surgery, Open & Laparoscopic
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes appreciates own leadership style and its impact on others.
Person Specification
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- Must be able to work a minimum of four consecutive resident nights.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- ATSM in: - Advanced Labour ward practice and Benign Gynaecological surgery, Open & Laparoscopic
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes appreciates own leadership style and its impact on others.
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).
