Job summary
- 10pa's.
- 12 months fixed term
- 1 in 13 on call
- 1 in 13 Labour ward hot week
- 1 in 13 Gynae hot week (am)
Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust based at Lincoln County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Women's Health Clinical Business Unit has 3 specialties, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Breast Services. The service is delivered over the 4 main sites; Pilgrim, Louth, Lincoln and Grantham, as well as smaller peripheral sites. The Departments are very busy and work in a friendly and high pressure environment. There are elective and emergency admissions on a daily basis and targets to adhere to. There is support from the Clinical Directors for new developments and new business opportunities. The services are led by the Clinical Directors.
It is essential that applicants can demonstrate possession of equivalent experience within Gynaecology and Labour Ward practice, with appropriate qualifications.
Informal enquiries about the post and arrangements to visit the department can be made by contacting : Mr Chris Chantry, General Manager, (Tel: 07341739562 or chris.chantry@ulh.nhs.uk) or Miss Vandana Agarwal, Clinical Lead, (Vandana.agarwal@ulh.nhs.uk)
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in April 2000 by the merger of the three former acute hospital trusts in Lincolnshire, creating one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings; we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or Equivalent
- CCST or equivalent
Desirable
- ATSM in Advanced labour ward practice
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Experienced in leading MDT process
- Must be proficient in obstetrics and Labour ward
- Must be proficient in managing acute gynaecology and early pregnancy problems
Desirable
- Participate in risk management / Multi professional drills
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Experience in developing clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways
Desirable
- Evidence of management, administration and audit experience
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Certification in Medical education
Personal attributes
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm to drive change and service transformation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Team player with enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of service transformation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or Equivalent
- CCST or equivalent
Desirable
- ATSM in Advanced labour ward practice
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Experienced in leading MDT process
- Must be proficient in obstetrics and Labour ward
- Must be proficient in managing acute gynaecology and early pregnancy problems
Desirable
- Participate in risk management / Multi professional drills
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Experience in developing clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways
Desirable
- Evidence of management, administration and audit experience
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Certification in Medical education
Personal attributes
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm to drive change and service transformation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Team player with enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of service transformation
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).
