Locum Consultant in Obstetrics

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics based at the Royal Derby Hospital site for a 6 month Fixed Term contract to cover absence. 10 PA's.

This post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital , but we expect flexibility for you to be able to work cross all our sites should the need arise.

Main duties of the job

Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.

Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments. There may be an element of resident on-call component subject to departmental requirements.

Whole time appointment with a work commitment of 10 PA's per week, including a 1:14 on-call rota for Obstetrics

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-5847774-SA-B

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.

Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.

Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.

Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.

Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).

Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken with the Assistant Clinical Director for Obstetrics.

Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures .

Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.

Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.

Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).

Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken with the Assistant Clinical Director for Obstetrics.

Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
ATSM or equivalent eg SSM/ SST / ATSM in Advance Labour ward / ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy / ATSM Maternal Medicine /General Obstetrics
Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment

Clinical Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience in scanning

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

Understanding of clinical risk within Obstetrics

Desirable

Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Desirable

Specific teaching qualification
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

Essential

Experience of & commitment to clinical audit

Communication

Essential

Experience of formal presentations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
ATSM or equivalent eg SSM/ SST / ATSM in Advance Labour ward / ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy / ATSM Maternal Medicine /General Obstetrics
Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment

Clinical Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience in scanning

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

Understanding of clinical risk within Obstetrics

Desirable

Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Desirable

Specific teaching qualification
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

Essential

Experience of & commitment to clinical audit

Communication

Essential

Experience of formal presentations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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