Job summary
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
10 Sessions per week
Permanent
Salary - YM72 £84,559 to £114,003 per annum
We have a replacement post, created as a result of the Trusts renewed commitment to womens health. It is part of a plan to change how we deliver womens services at the Trust. It builds on the development of womens healthcare that the trust has undertaken over the last 3-4 years.
We also have 2 further posts available as a result of the Trust response to Ockenden recommendations
Please note, the Job Description has been sent to the Royal College for approval but no changes are anticipated
Advertising Date - 14th December 2021
Closing Date - 18th January 2022
Proposed Shortlisting date - 20th January 2022
Proposed Interview Date - 23rd February 2022
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults/ children disclosure)
Main duties of the job
The Consultant workforce at the trust will increase in the next year in line with Ockenden recommendations, together with an increase in our specialist nursing complement. We have replacement post to help the department meet its cancer targets, and are happy to consider applicants with a range of sub-specialties to compliment those existing within the department
The role will also support the expansion of our services into Womens Health.
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults and childrens accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Womens and childrens services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of an Obstetric and Gynaecological service to Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust in co-operation with the other Consultants in post.
Help ensure the department meets its cancer targets.
To act as a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and to maintain a safe, friendly and efficient service.
To work with the Trusts current team to develop our services.
To work with the wider team in ensuring the governance of our services follow Trust and national guidance.
To assist in providing 60 hours dedicated Consultant time on the delivery suite and to participate in alternative models of achieving this.
To assist in delivering elective Caesarean section lists and termination services (providing you have no moral objection to terminations)
To share in the administration and management of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
To remain competent with emergency Gynaecology skills commensurate with the level you achieved for your CCT.
To share in the direct supervision of junior medical staff, physician associate students, midwifery and nursing staff and medical students taking responsibility for their ongoing education and training.
To participate in clinical audit, adverse event review, guideline development review, external review and service development.
The post holder may in common with other Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologists, have to consider alterations in sessional commitments by mutual agreement in response to changing needs within the Service Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of an Obstetric and Gynaecological service to Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust in co-operation with the other Consultants in post.
Help ensure the department meets its cancer targets.
To act as a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and to maintain a safe, friendly and efficient service.
To work with the Trusts current team to develop our services.
To work with the wider team in ensuring the governance of our services follow Trust and national guidance.
To assist in providing 60 hours dedicated Consultant time on the delivery suite and to participate in alternative models of achieving this.
To assist in delivering elective Caesarean section lists and termination services (providing you have no moral objection to terminations)
To share in the administration and management of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
To remain competent with emergency Gynaecology skills commensurate with the level you achieved for your CCT.
To share in the direct supervision of junior medical staff, physician associate students, midwifery and nursing staff and medical students taking responsibility for their ongoing education and training.
To participate in clinical audit, adverse event review, guideline development review, external review and service development.
The post holder may in common with other Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologists, have to consider alterations in sessional commitments by mutual agreement in response to changing needs within the Service Group.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Licence to Practice
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Ability to partake in the acute gynaecological take including emergency gynaecology skills e.g. laparoscopy
Desirable
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Intermediate US scan training in gynaecology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of administrative experience
- Familiarity with common IT applications
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training / experience in management
- Evidence of root cause analysis training
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff and / or medical students
- Clinical supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification (e.g. PG cert / MEd)
- Educational supervisor qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal leadership qualification
- Evidence of submission of clinical / quality improvement projects for poster / oral presentation at regional or national events
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Licence to Practice
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Ability to partake in the acute gynaecological take including emergency gynaecology skills e.g. laparoscopy
Desirable
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Intermediate US scan training in gynaecology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of administrative experience
- Familiarity with common IT applications
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training / experience in management
- Evidence of root cause analysis training
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff and / or medical students
- Clinical supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification (e.g. PG cert / MEd)
- Educational supervisor qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal leadership qualification
- Evidence of submission of clinical / quality improvement projects for poster / oral presentation at regional or national events
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).
