Job summary
Locum
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at
St Jamess Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds.
The post will be available immediately for a period of 6 months with
extension to 12 months upon satisfactory review.
This
is a new post and has been developed to address an increase in demand for the
services. We want to encourage the
successful candidate to develop a specialist interest within their job plan,
supported by the wider Obstetric and Gynaecology team, following discussion
with the department.
The
post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital and the Leeds General
Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should be a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and should be on the GMC Specialist Register or
within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently
in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been
authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to
work within a busy tertiary unit.
Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to
teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the
hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr
Thomas Everett Clinical
Director, 0113 2064059
Dr
James Tibbott Lead
Clinician Gynaecology, 0113 2065206
Andrew
Harding General Manager,
0113 2064059
About us
The
gynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital
(Chancellor Wing), some elective gynaecology work including clinics, day case
and overnight theatre and hysteroscopy also takes place at Wharfdale hospital.
The
fertility service is based at Seacroft Hospital.
The
maternity service is based at St James University Hospital (approximately 4,500
deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (approximately 5,200
deliveries per year).
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Obstetric and Gynaecology teams
across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital.
This
post has arisen as part of the expansion of Consultant staffing within the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
Please
see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Obstetric and Gynaecology teams
across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital.
This
post has arisen as part of the expansion of Consultant staffing within the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
Please
see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology
- 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
- Experience in independent gynaecology practice relevant to post
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- ATSM or SITM relevant to post
- Experience advanced obstetric and gynaecology skills.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Evidence of QI/Governance Experience/Service Improvement
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology
- 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
- Experience in independent gynaecology practice relevant to post
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- ATSM or SITM relevant to post
- Experience advanced obstetric and gynaecology skills.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Evidence of QI/Governance Experience/Service Improvement
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
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).
