Job summary
We are looking for an individual to
fill this new Fetal Medicine post at the Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess
University Hospital. The post includes a 1:11 obstetric on call
commitment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established
and successful team of 6 Fetal Medicine Consultants at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
The post is new and has been developed as part of the departments expansion in
Consultant Obstetricians, funded by the national Ockenden funding.
Leeds maternity services are a busy, research active
tertiary centre providing regional obstetric services including specialist
fetal medicine, maternal medicine and placenta accreta services to much of
North and West Yorkshire. The LGI is co-located with a Level 3 surgical (incl
cardiac) NNU. The service provides a wide range of fetal medicine services
including in utero transfusion. Fetal
MRI is provided in house. The fetal medicine team runs a weekly MDT together
with our genetics, neonatal and fetal cardiology teams which is well attended
by referring units.
The Trust received a good in its last CQC inspection
and maternity services have also been assessed as being good.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should hold Royal College
of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists MRCOG (or equivalent) and should be on the Specialist Register or within six
months of CCT at the time of interview, if
currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the
consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on
the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Obstetrics and fetal medicine. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential. Applicants should have an SST in Maternal and Fetal
Medicine.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How have
personalised care and recent national safety reports impacted on your
practice?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM: 5 July
2023
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by
being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously
improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and subspecialist in Fetal and
Maternal Medicine. The post will be
based at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess University Hospital.
This post has arisen as part of the restructuring of the Consultant
staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit
(CSU) and the beginning of longer term staffing planning and ongoing investment
in the service for Building the Leeds Way - the opening of a new hospital
incorporating Obstetrics within the next five years. There is planned current
expansion of consultant posts and on call frequency is anticipated to reduce
over the forthcoming year.
We are looking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and
driven applicants to join and complement the existing team in Leeds.
The successful applicant will provide maternity care in
the following areas:
Fetal Medicine Unit
Antenatal clinics (maternal medicine)
Ambulatory areas, including postnatal
ward review.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, including perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews, audit and
teaching.
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a Obstetric hot
week rota (1 in 11)
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, including perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews, audit and
teaching.
Non-resident on call 1:11
We recognise that alongside the need
to provide excellent routine care, we are a unit that is in continuous
improvement and development. There will be opportunity to participate in
exciting new service developments, such as implementing and extending
ambulatory care pathways for the unit.
There is scope within each post to develop key areas of practice within
the specialty, according to service requirements, depending on the individuals
special interests and skills and a successful candidate would be encouraged and
supported to do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and subspecialist in Fetal and
Maternal Medicine. The post will be
based at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess University Hospital.
This post has arisen as part of the restructuring of the Consultant
staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit
(CSU) and the beginning of longer term staffing planning and ongoing investment
in the service for Building the Leeds Way - the opening of a new hospital
incorporating Obstetrics within the next five years. There is planned current
expansion of consultant posts and on call frequency is anticipated to reduce
over the forthcoming year.
We are looking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and
driven applicants to join and complement the existing team in Leeds.
The successful applicant will provide maternity care in
the following areas:
Fetal Medicine Unit
Antenatal clinics (maternal medicine)
Ambulatory areas, including postnatal
ward review.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, including perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews, audit and
teaching.
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a Obstetric hot
week rota (1 in 11)
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, including perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews, audit and
teaching.
Non-resident on call 1:11
We recognise that alongside the need
to provide excellent routine care, we are a unit that is in continuous
improvement and development. There will be opportunity to participate in
exciting new service developments, such as implementing and extending
ambulatory care pathways for the unit.
There is scope within each post to develop key areas of practice within
the specialty, according to service requirements, depending on the individuals
special interests and skills and a successful candidate would be encouraged and
supported to do so.
Person Specification
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in labour ward practice.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- ATSM advanced antenatal practice, ATSM in fetal Medicine, ATSM in Maternal Medicine.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
- GCP.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of fetal monitoring and/or clinical emergency skills teaching.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in:
- Experience of Labour ward management at a high level and demonstrate full range of skills necessary to provide expert care in a tertiary referral obstetric unit
- Subspecialist accreditation in maternal and fetal medicine (only applicable to MFM Subspec posts)
-
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG
- At time of interview, candidates should hold or be within six months of obtaining a CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience and be listed on the Specialist Register for Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent international qualification.
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
Desirable
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Experience with Regional or National teams or projects, including relevant Clinical Fellow posts or similar.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- QI/Governance Experience.
- Experience working for NHSE organisations.
Person Specification
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in labour ward practice.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- ATSM advanced antenatal practice, ATSM in fetal Medicine, ATSM in Maternal Medicine.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
- GCP.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of fetal monitoring and/or clinical emergency skills teaching.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in:
- Experience of Labour ward management at a high level and demonstrate full range of skills necessary to provide expert care in a tertiary referral obstetric unit
- Subspecialist accreditation in maternal and fetal medicine (only applicable to MFM Subspec posts)
-
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG
- At time of interview, candidates should hold or be within six months of obtaining a CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience and be listed on the Specialist Register for Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent international qualification.
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
Desirable
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Experience with Regional or National teams or projects, including relevant Clinical Fellow posts or similar.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- QI/Governance Experience.
- Experience working for NHSE organisations.
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).
