Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12 month full-time fixed term contract Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. You will join the existing team of consultants providing routine elective and emergency cover across both obstetrics and gynaecology. You will work with our Consultant Body to develop and deliver an outstanding service for our patients.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the day to day running of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services (including theatres), on-calls and hot weeks.
The post attracts 8PAs
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an outstanding consultant to join our team and help lead our service towards excellence. This is a one-year fixed-term position, with the possibility of extension and conversion to a permanent role, contingent upon successful service improvements and a well demonstrated leadership development. We aim to enhance our response to national maternity reports and develop a culture of safe and effective care.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call rota (Combined Obstetrics & genecology on-calls), which is currently 1:13 (subject to change to 1/14).This post is a 50% Job share of the total 1:13 on-calls. The consultant is expected to be resident on site until 21:30 (mon-fri) and 8.30 - 21.00 (weekends) then available for immediate return to site within less than 30 minutes. All on-call non-residential is paid at a Band A.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the daily Gyn. Emergency rota. The consultant is expected to be on site between 8:30 - 17:30 and to be available for emergency theatre as required during these times. You will also lead a Junior Doctor Team.
There is a Gynaecology-only on-call cover for Obstetric consultants operates on a 1:7 rota. This includes onsite availability from 17:30 to 20:30, followed by offsite cover from 20:30 to 08:30.
This post attracts 8 PAs
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- ATSM in Labour Ward and other relevant gynaecological ATSM
Desirable
- Other gynaecological ATSM
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
Qualifications
Essential
- ATSM in Labour Ward and other relevant gynaecological ATSM
Desirable
- Other gynaecological ATSM
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).
