Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Consultant within Obstetrics. The successful postholder will have experience and an interest in High-Risk Pregnancy. As a Consultant at Royal Oldham Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of women's healthcare, contributing to our commitment to excellence and innovation. You will be a strong collaborator, confident in working closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care for both mother and baby. You will act as role model who champions our values and behaviours with a passion to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care to patients.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will involve overseeing the comprehensive care of pregnant women facing complex medical conditions or obstetric complications. This includes the diagnosis, management, and coordination of care for patients with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or other high-risk factors, ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. Your role will extend to providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team, participating in clinical governance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of obstetric services. Your dedication to patient-centred care, collaboration with colleagues, and a commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements will be paramount in ensuring the highest standards of care and maintaining Royal Oldham Hospital's position as a centre of excellence in Obstetrics. You will also have a Gynaecology Clinic and theatre time as part of the job plan which is flexible to your interest. For candidates wanting to do wholly Obstetrics, this can also be accommodated.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANDIDATES: Candidates may apply via NHS Jobs or directly to Hunter Healthcare via the email below with a CV and supporting statement.
If you would like a further discussion on the role, in the first instance please contact our retained search partner Isobel Harrop at Hunter Healthcare on 07566700706 oriharrop@hunter-healthcare.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANDIDATES: Candidates may apply via NHS Jobs or directly to Hunter Healthcare via the email below with a CV and supporting statement.
If you would like a further discussion on the role, in the first instance please contact our retained search partner Isobel Harrop at Hunter Healthcare on 07566700706 oriharrop@hunter-healthcare.com
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Evidence of service development
- Experience of supervising junior medical colleagues
Desirable
- ATSM Advanced Antenatal practice
- Intermediate Obstetrics USS module
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery OR demonstrable experience to manage elective/ emergency gynaecology lists OR ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Interest in research publications relevant to obstetrics
- Interest in medical education
- Completed special skills modules appropriate to the post
Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systems
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Other competency / experience in obstetrics ultrasound scan
- Previous experience and evidence of involvement in service department
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Evidence of service development
- Experience of supervising junior medical colleagues
Desirable
- ATSM Advanced Antenatal practice
- Intermediate Obstetrics USS module
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery OR demonstrable experience to manage elective/ emergency gynaecology lists OR ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Interest in research publications relevant to obstetrics
- Interest in medical education
- Completed special skills modules appropriate to the post
Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systems
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Other competency / experience in obstetrics ultrasound scan
- Previous experience and evidence of involvement in service department
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).