Job summary
The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a substantive consultant in Obstetrics with a special interest in maternal medicine. This is a substantive post that contributes to a 98-hour consultant presence on the Delivery Suite, improves the high-risk antenatal care service and increases access to postnatal reviews. This post will also contribute towards clinical leadership as detailed in recent national reports on maternity services in the UK. We have recently seen an increase in the acuity as well as numbers of our deliveries from approximately 5000 to almost 6000 predicted, and there is a possibility that we may need to expand still further. There will also be scope within the role to provide an oversight for clinical governance in obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the other consultants within Homerton O & G, Neonatal and Fertility services and with other disciplines involved in the management of patients. The department is committed to continue improvement of the service and the new Consultants will therefore be fully involved in service planning and development issues and will be expected to take an active role in the management of the service, as well contributing to the overall key performance indicators for activity and patient experience
The successful applicant will be involved in the training of junior doctors and or nursing /midwifery staff in areas of expertise.
The post holder is expected to understand the changing policies and NHS structures in the Northeast London and North Central London and contribute to pathway redesigns and or lead on new ways of working within the service. The post holder is expected to work closely with the clinical lead to have a positive impact on the appointment and treatment waiting times.
The post holder is expected to understand the regulations associated with the maternity services and will ideally have an experience of the CQC and CNST inspection process, and or other regulatory / professional inspection frameworks.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the city and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people's and children's services across medical and surgical specialties.
The Trust have earned a reputation for the quality of training offered and are recognised as one of the top recruiters to high quality research studies in the UK with particular interest in neonatal, sexual health and respiratory medicine. We are also recognised as innovators in embracing methods and systems that promise better and safer patient care.
The number of staff directly employed by the Trust in terms of full-time equivalent (FTE) was at over 3,800 FTE in 2020/21. Excluded from these figures are pre- and postgraduate health care practitioners who were placed for training, bank and agency employees, staff holding honorary contracts and contracted auxiliary services personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will have a special interest in Maternal medicine and High-risk obstetrics. There will be a weekly caesarean section list and as needed a postnatal debrief session.
- The post holder will participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training programme within the hospital. Research activity will be encouraged. Specifically, the post holder would be expected to be part of the PROMPT faculty and would be supported to be a trainer.
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the service within the directorate. The appointee will be expected to take part in the management and routine administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, running of clinical departments and the supervision of junior medical staff and specialist nurses/midwives. In addition, he or she will be expected to adopt an active role in the wider management arena within the directorate where appropriate.
- The department has a strong focus on clinical audit and clinical risk management and there are regular clinical audit meetings and case review meetings which the appointee will be expected to attend and or lead when possible.
- The Trust is committed to developing a clear approach to clinical governance and the post holder will be expected to play a key role in this area, participating in the development and implementation of specific initiatives when appropriate.
- The Trust is committed to implementing the new deal and EWTD for junior doctors, particularly on junior doctors hours.
- Continuing professional development is an integral part of a consultant post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will have a special interest in Maternal medicine and High-risk obstetrics. There will be a weekly caesarean section list and as needed a postnatal debrief session.
- The post holder will participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training programme within the hospital. Research activity will be encouraged. Specifically, the post holder would be expected to be part of the PROMPT faculty and would be supported to be a trainer.
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the service within the directorate. The appointee will be expected to take part in the management and routine administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, running of clinical departments and the supervision of junior medical staff and specialist nurses/midwives. In addition, he or she will be expected to adopt an active role in the wider management arena within the directorate where appropriate.
- The department has a strong focus on clinical audit and clinical risk management and there are regular clinical audit meetings and case review meetings which the appointee will be expected to attend and or lead when possible.
- The Trust is committed to developing a clear approach to clinical governance and the post holder will be expected to play a key role in this area, participating in the development and implementation of specific initiatives when appropriate.
- The Trust is committed to implementing the new deal and EWTD for junior doctors, particularly on junior doctors hours.
- Continuing professional development is an integral part of a consultant post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
- On GMC's specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training in high-risk obstetrics
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Leadership and Professionalism
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of the Women's Health services
- Ability to lead teams and change processes
Desirable
- Familiar with current national initiatives particularly in relation to women's health
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the business targets of the service and an understanding of the Consultant role within these
Desirable
- Leading on a project or a change programme
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- HEE accredited educational supervisors' course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective quality improvement and clinical risk management
- Awareness of the quality management systems in fertility.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
- On GMC's specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training in high-risk obstetrics
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Leadership and Professionalism
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of the Women's Health services
- Ability to lead teams and change processes
Desirable
- Familiar with current national initiatives particularly in relation to women's health
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the business targets of the service and an understanding of the Consultant role within these
Desirable
- Leading on a project or a change programme
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- HEE accredited educational supervisors' course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective quality improvement and clinical risk management
- Awareness of the quality management systems in fertility.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
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
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).
