Job summary
This post is for an Obstetric and Gynaecologist Consultant with special interest in Gynae oncology. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement 4 consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and 7 consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call and risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in labour ward management. SPA time will be used for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching, training, and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
We are a forward looking department and going through massive improvement programme. Our CQC rating is 'GOOD' and we aspire to become outstanding. Nationally we are far ahead in Digital programme and all mothers have access to their antenatal case record on their smart phone.
The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Women and Childrens' Care Group which also includes a countywide Paediatric service. The service is currently provided by a consultant-led service at both Cumberland infirmary (6 WTE consultants) and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (5 WTE consultants).
Both West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle have a dedicated Out-Patient Suite with an Early Pregnancy Unit, Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinics, Delivery Suite, Maternity Ward, Day Surgery Unit, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and MLU.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
As a CQC provider of service from 1 April 2022, we shall only employ those who are fully vaccinated in roles that require you to have face-to-face patient contact (unless you are medically exempt).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
As a CQC provider of service from 1 April 2022, we shall only employ those who are fully vaccinated in roles that require you to have face-to-face patient contact (unless you are medically exempt).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
- Entry into the specialist register (or within six months of entry to Specialist Register)
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
- Management training
- Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- ATSM Gynae Oncology
- ATSM in Colposcopy or accreditation with British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical pathology.
- Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy.
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in out-patient hysteroscopy
- Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
- Membership of relevant learned societies.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
- Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
- Formal training in medical education
- Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
- Entry into the specialist register (or within six months of entry to Specialist Register)
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
- Management training
- Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- ATSM Gynae Oncology
- ATSM in Colposcopy or accreditation with British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical pathology.
- Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy.
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in out-patient hysteroscopy
- Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
- Membership of relevant learned societies.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
- Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
- Formal training in medical education
- Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
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).
