Job summary
We are seeking 6 motivated locum consultants who are passionate about maternity care and want to join one of the largest maternity providers in the UK.
We have 1 post at SMH Oxford Road Campus (ORC), 2 posts at NMGH and 3 posts at Wythenshawe site.
Successful applicants will gain experience from a diverse population with many varied pathologies and problems, and we encourage applications from trainees who have recently completed training via specialist training or accreditation routes as we provide a supportive environment for individuals starting out at the consultant grade. The Saint Mary's managed services in Manchester encompasses 3 maternity units and if successful in post candidates are likely to find further opportunities to pursue maternity care in the great city of Manchester.
Initial job plans consist of 10 Pa's. The posts are for 6 months initially (likely extendable to 12 months on review) .
Main duties of the job
The appointees will be required:
1. To support and complement both the secondary and tertiary Obstetric services provided by MFT Trust.2. To take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT.3. To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.4. To deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.5. To participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working at the main site of employment.6. To provide out of hours care as described in individual job plan.7. To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.
8. To be responsible for the obstetric and gynaecology training of junior staff and undergraduate students andto actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.9. To take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.10. To promote research and academic activity within the department.11. To attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training.12. Working will be required across sites within the Trust and successful candidates must be willing to be flexible in this regard.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview
- Completed two obstetric ATSMs
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound to a level equivalent to the RCOG basic obstetric ultrasound module
Desirable
- Experience of working in a UK tertiary obstetric unit at ST year 5-7 level or as a consultant
- Genuine interest in high-risk obstetrics
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Governance and Education
Desirable
- Accredited Clinical Supervisor
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of Audit relevant to Obstetrics
- Evidence of active involvement in Clinical Governance
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Relevant publications in recognised journals
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview
- Completed two obstetric ATSMs
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound to a level equivalent to the RCOG basic obstetric ultrasound module
Desirable
- Experience of working in a UK tertiary obstetric unit at ST year 5-7 level or as a consultant
- Genuine interest in high-risk obstetrics
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Governance and Education
Desirable
- Accredited Clinical Supervisor
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of Audit relevant to Obstetrics
- Evidence of active involvement in Clinical Governance
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Relevant publications in recognised journals
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to implement change
- Leadership skills
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).
