Job summary
This is a locum consultant post commencing immediately within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be involved in cross-site working between the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton-On-Tees and provide general obstetric and gynaecological services and will be involved in the on-call rota with other colleagues, supported by junior medical staff.
Main duties of the job
The post requires general skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In addition, there may be the opportunity to work within areas of special interest.
The job plan is for 10 PAs. The direct clinical care includes 3.5 PAs for predictable scheduled sessions for emergency work and unpredictable emergency on call work, with prospective cover. On occasions, planned activity may be altered to meet the needs of the service.
The current timetable follows a rolling 12-week template, as there is an established programme of consultant of the week for obstetrics and for gynaecology, which links to the on call activity. The weekly timetable will vary and will include regular clinics. The theatre sessions will include main theatre lists and day case lists. Clinic and theatre activity will be located at both hospital sites.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department delivers a minimum of 98 hours of consultant presence on site for emergency work. The daytime emergency cover for obstetrics & gynaecology involves a requirement for a consultant to be on-site between 8am and 10pm each day. Gynaecology emergency work is covered separately to obstetrics from 8am to 12pm Monday to Friday, by an on-site gynaecology team. On-call duties for this post will include working 1 in 6 weeks within a 12 week rota covering obstetrics and emergency gynaecology at the University Hospital of North Tees. Currently the department is undergoing a time of review so on-call templates may change.
The consultant-led delivery suite is housed at the University of North Tees, it contains 14 delivery rooms, 2 maternity theatres and a birthing pool. The team delivers approximately 2500 women per year. Inpatient and emergency gynaecology operates at the North Tees site but day case activity takes place on both sites. Outpatient gynaecology clinics and antenatal clinics take place on both sites. The department offers a wide range of subspecialty clinics including urogynaecology, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding, colposcopy and rapid access clinics for suspected malignancy. In-patient gynaecology services are co-located with female surgery in the Womens Health Unit. The unit runs a gynaecology emergency and early pregnancy assessment clinic. The colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopy services provide full diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department delivers a minimum of 98 hours of consultant presence on site for emergency work. The daytime emergency cover for obstetrics & gynaecology involves a requirement for a consultant to be on-site between 8am and 10pm each day. Gynaecology emergency work is covered separately to obstetrics from 8am to 12pm Monday to Friday, by an on-site gynaecology team. On-call duties for this post will include working 1 in 6 weeks within a 12 week rota covering obstetrics and emergency gynaecology at the University Hospital of North Tees. Currently the department is undergoing a time of review so on-call templates may change.
The consultant-led delivery suite is housed at the University of North Tees, it contains 14 delivery rooms, 2 maternity theatres and a birthing pool. The team delivers approximately 2500 women per year. Inpatient and emergency gynaecology operates at the North Tees site but day case activity takes place on both sites. Outpatient gynaecology clinics and antenatal clinics take place on both sites. The department offers a wide range of subspecialty clinics including urogynaecology, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding, colposcopy and rapid access clinics for suspected malignancy. In-patient gynaecology services are co-located with female surgery in the Womens Health Unit. The unit runs a gynaecology emergency and early pregnancy assessment clinic. The colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopy services provide full diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- MRCOG or FRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Completed a recognised training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via: oCCT - proposed date must be within 6 months of interview, oCESR , oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required of a UK CCT holder.
- Be able to demonstrate clinical experience in the management of high risk obstetrics and medical disorders in obstetrics
- Be able to operate independently on a range of surgical procedures.
Desirable
- Consultant experience
- Obstetric ATSM
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of involvement of medical staff in management
- Willingness to participate in management duties and activities within the NHS
- Evidence of having completed the clinical audit loop
- Evidence of active participation in a quality improvement project
- Awareness of the national drivers for safety improvement in maternity services
- Understand how health service reforms affect clinical practice
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Management qualification / degree
- Quality Improvement qualification
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability, enthusiasm and willingness to teach and mentor trainees and other staffing groups (nursing, midwifery, non-clinical managers, undergraduates) Teaching experience
- Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Education
Desirable
- Teaching experience Medical Education qualification
- Involvement in running Undergraduate Education
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- Able to organise and prioritise workload being aware and responsible of own limitation.
Desirable
- Experience in counselling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- MRCOG or FRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Completed a recognised training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via: oCCT - proposed date must be within 6 months of interview, oCESR , oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required of a UK CCT holder.
- Be able to demonstrate clinical experience in the management of high risk obstetrics and medical disorders in obstetrics
- Be able to operate independently on a range of surgical procedures.
Desirable
- Consultant experience
- Obstetric ATSM
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of involvement of medical staff in management
- Willingness to participate in management duties and activities within the NHS
- Evidence of having completed the clinical audit loop
- Evidence of active participation in a quality improvement project
- Awareness of the national drivers for safety improvement in maternity services
- Understand how health service reforms affect clinical practice
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Management qualification / degree
- Quality Improvement qualification
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability, enthusiasm and willingness to teach and mentor trainees and other staffing groups (nursing, midwifery, non-clinical managers, undergraduates) Teaching experience
- Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Education
Desirable
- Teaching experience Medical Education qualification
- Involvement in running Undergraduate Education
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- Able to organise and prioritise workload being aware and responsible of own limitation.
Desirable
- Experience in counselling.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-On-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
