Job summary
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in EPUPrincess Alexandra Hospital NHS TrustApplications are invited for a 12 fixed term locum, full time Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a special interest in EPU, to join an existing team of 13 Consultant Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 1 Consultant Gynaecologists, 1 Obstetrician, 2 Associate specialists at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the Obstetric hot week consultant rota.
There will be a 1:12 on call with prospective cover.
The post attracts 10 PAs (8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPAs)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology consists of an integral maternity and gynaecology unit on a single site, based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Inpatients are based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, while clinics are held at Princess Alexandra Hospital, St Margaret's Hospital (Epping) and Herts & Essex Hospital, (Bishop's Stortford).
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is a District General Hospital providing acute services to the population of West Essex and East Hertfordshire from a 489 bedded site in Harlow, Essex (PAH) and two Community hospitals In-patient, St Margaret Hospital (SMH), Epping and the Herts and Essex Hospital (HEH) in Bishops Stortford. Originally opened in 1965 the Trusts vision is to become one of the best local hospitals in the country and this is based on the foundation of its three values; patient at heart, everyday excellence and creative collaboration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support and lead on our early pregnancy unit. Provide weekly scanning support to EPU. In addition the post holder will participate in a Gynae theatre session once a fortnight, gynae emergency and obstetric hot week.
On call activity is a 1:12
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support and lead on our early pregnancy unit. Provide weekly scanning support to EPU. In addition the post holder will participate in a Gynae theatre session once a fortnight, gynae emergency and obstetric hot week.
On call activity is a 1:12
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration o Relevant CCT or equivalent (to be confirmed by GMC o Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD or Master)
Management
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Risk Management and Audit. Experience of establishing guidelines & protocols.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT.
Desirable
- Experience of laparoscopic surgery
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching & supervising junior medical staff. Commitment to support research and development within the Trust R&D policy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills. o Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, midwives, nurses and other agencies. o Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. o Good organisational and management skills. o Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. o Caring attitude towards patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration o Relevant CCT or equivalent (to be confirmed by GMC o Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD or Master)
Management
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Risk Management and Audit. Experience of establishing guidelines & protocols.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT.
Desirable
- Experience of laparoscopic surgery
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching & supervising junior medical staff. Commitment to support research and development within the Trust R&D policy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills. o Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, midwives, nurses and other agencies. o Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. o Good organisational and management skills. o Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. o Caring attitude towards patients.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road, Essex, CM20 1QX
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
