Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for the appointment of permanent Consultants in Obstetrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. We are looking to fill at least 2 posts and will consider candidates interested in both full time and part time working.
This post is a Consultant Obstetrician interest in Intrapartum & Fetal Monitoring
Please see vacancy no. 225-DIV1-4258340 for the post in O & G Consultant with special interest in Complex Obstetric Surgery
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
All high risk obstetrics services are provided at New Cross Hospital, where there is a large level 3 NICU, HDU and ICCU available for both mothers and babies. There is also a co-located midwifery-led birthing unit (MLU). The Obstetric Service provides Fetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine and Advanced Antenatal Services. There are a full range of antenatal, fetal medicine and maternal medicine clinics. The department is supported by specialist obstetric anaesthetists and an obstetric physician and has access to the full range of the Trusts diagnostic and screening services. There are currently 8 dedicated obstetricians, 11 consultants in obstetrics/gynaecology, and 5 gynaecologists 3 of who are specialist oncologists. The department is fully staffed with a mix of trainees with national numbers and clinical fellows with a 2 tier registrar rota supported by SHO level and foundation trainees.
About us
The Trust is committed to the further development of its' Maternity Services and is currently investing in the Directorate to ensure continuing clinical excellence against a backdrop of increases in the number of annual births and complexity of pregnant women with a range of maternal and fetal problems. The Trust is also a Gynaecology Oncology tertiary centre, with one stop fast track diagnostic services and robotic surgery capability.
New Cross Hospital is a large Teaching hospital of the University of Birmingham Medical School and also has academic links to the University of Wolverhampton. We are also involved in delivering advanced training to specialty registrars from Health Education West Midlands, and clinical/research fellows in fetal medicine, maternal medicine, benign gynaecologic surgery, ambulatory gynaecology, gynaecological oncology and colposcopy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These new posts will complement and build upon the existing Obstetrics and Gynaecology teams in providing the full range of obstetrics and gynaecology services. The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the existing specialist services.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These new posts will complement and build upon the existing Obstetrics and Gynaecology teams in providing the full range of obstetrics and gynaecology services. The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the existing specialist services.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent
- RCOG ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology leading to CCT or equivalent
- Comprehensive experience in the Surgical Management of Gynaecological emergencies
- Experience of practice in an obstetric unit with >4000 births/year and level 3 NNU
Desirable
- Participation in Obstetric Courses eg ALSO, MOET, PROMPT
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and wider Trust
- Flexibility
- Good communication skills - with colleagues and patients/family
- Commitment to patient safety and risk management culture
- Experience in protocol and guideline development
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to departmental teaching programmes
Desirable
- Experience in Delivering undergraduate Education
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
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to Empower
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent
- RCOG ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology leading to CCT or equivalent
- Comprehensive experience in the Surgical Management of Gynaecological emergencies
- Experience of practice in an obstetric unit with >4000 births/year and level 3 NNU
Desirable
- Participation in Obstetric Courses eg ALSO, MOET, PROMPT
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and wider Trust
- Flexibility
- Good communication skills - with colleagues and patients/family
- Commitment to patient safety and risk management culture
- Experience in protocol and guideline development
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to departmental teaching programmes
Desirable
- Experience in Delivering undergraduate Education
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
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to Empower
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).
