Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term appointment in the Obstetrics Department and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to fill a vacancy for 2 months starting on 4th April 2023.
The successful applicant would join a team of 12 consultant Obstetricians delivering high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the existing team to provide specialized antenatal care in the Rainbow Clinic. The Rainbow Clinic at NNUH is a specialist service for pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death, requiring additional ultrasound scanning skills for screening for pregnancy complications and fetal surveillance. They will be responsible for leading guideline development and supporting MDT training across the Maternity Department.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the busiest teaching trusts in England. We serve over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk and surrounding areas for specialist services. In 2016/17 our 7,500 members of staff delivered 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases and 90,000 inpatient admissions from our two hospitals.
Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do.
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital at which there are 50 Obstetric beds (excluding delivery floor) and 22 Gynaecology beds also 22 Special Care Cots.
The Maternity Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital deals with approximately 5,700 deliveries annually, and a bed throughput of 4,500 patients for the Gynaecology beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC registration required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC registration required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM High Risk Obstetrics
Desirable
- An appropriate higher qualification - MD, MSc
- Experience in Quality Improvement methodology
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills (eg experience of coordinating rotas)
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 7 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Extensive obstetric experience able to perform all roles in the job description
- Experience in obstetric simulation training e.g. MOET or PPROMPT instructor
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- 2Experience in risk management with demonstration of Root Cause analysis investigator experience
Interests
Essential
- Special interest in perinatal loss.
- Ability to further develop special interests
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Full Driving Licence.
Communications & Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM High Risk Obstetrics
Desirable
- An appropriate higher qualification - MD, MSc
- Experience in Quality Improvement methodology
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills (eg experience of coordinating rotas)
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 7 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Extensive obstetric experience able to perform all roles in the job description
- Experience in obstetric simulation training e.g. MOET or PPROMPT instructor
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- 2Experience in risk management with demonstration of Root Cause analysis investigator experience
Interests
Essential
- Special interest in perinatal loss.
- Ability to further develop special interests
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Full Driving Licence.
Communications & Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
