Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for one Consultant Obstetricians to join the existing team of 11 Obstetricians.
It is essential that the post-holder should hold the MRCOG (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
Main duties of the job
The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician with a passion for Medical Education and interested in the RCOG College Tutor Role to oversee the provision of Post Graduate Training according to RCOG Training Curriculum. The department currently has a College Tutor in post. This role is an expansion to the current team and will require working closely with the existing College Tutor. The details of the roles and responsibilities for College Tutor can be found on the RCOG website.
The successful candidate will work clinically as a full time Obstetrician and will be the link person between both Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to foster a positive educational environment for learning.
The department is happy to consider candidates with any Obstetric special interest.
NGH has an excellent social centre with a large library, gym with swimming pool and the Cripps Education Centre where lunch and snacks are available in one of our restaurants. Frequent educational sessions run in the Centre for all staff and it serves as an oasis from clinical areas.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will be developed in conjunction with the successful candidates to include regular daytime labour ward sessions, regular elective caesarean section lists and a regular Antenatal clinic. Out of hours work will include a weekday night on call which will not be more frequent than 1 in 8 and weekend work separated into daytime consultant presence or night on call work which will not be more frequent than 1 in 10. On call work is Band A. The department develops job plans that follow RCOG recommendations and local job plan policy with respect to SPA allocation, admin work etc.
Please see attached Supporting Job Description document for detailed Job Description & Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will be developed in conjunction with the successful candidates to include regular daytime labour ward sessions, regular elective caesarean section lists and a regular Antenatal clinic. Out of hours work will include a weekday night on call which will not be more frequent than 1 in 8 and weekend work separated into daytime consultant presence or night on call work which will not be more frequent than 1 in 10. On call work is Band A. The department develops job plans that follow RCOG recommendations and local job plan policy with respect to SPA allocation, admin work etc.
Please see attached Supporting Job Description document for detailed Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC*
Desirable
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Obstetric care ATSMs
- Training in Medical Education
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in medical education
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Caring attitude to patients
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC*
Desirable
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Obstetric care ATSMs
- Training in Medical Education
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience in medical education
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Caring attitude to patients
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
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).
