Job summary
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
BASE
Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician/Gynaecologist to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.
- To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic
- To provide a gynaecology operating list
- To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.
- Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process
- Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
- Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration.
- To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
- To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL.
The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required. The obstetrics service will be centralised into a single site at Leicester Royal Infirmary as part of the New Hospital Programme.
About us
Working For Your Organisation
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week:
- Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover
- Core job plan
The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week:
- Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover
- Core job plan
The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- oMB BS or Equivalent oFull GMC Registration oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration oRelevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. oHigher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- oFully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology oClinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice oIT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc. oWillingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oDelivery of good acute clinical care
Job related special skills
Essential
- oActive involvement in audits and research.
Management
Essential
- oPrepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital ocommunicate effectively (written and oral) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Empathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients.
Desirable
- oAwareness of Service Development issues oEvidence of management experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHighly developed emotional intelligence oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal oDemonstrable track record of successful change management oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oExperience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- oCompletion of formal courses in audit. oPublished Audit
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable
- oPost Graduate qualification or ATSM in medical education. oAppraisal and assessment skills
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- oMB BS or Equivalent oFull GMC Registration oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration oRelevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. oHigher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- oFully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology oClinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice oIT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc. oWillingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oDelivery of good acute clinical care
Job related special skills
Essential
- oActive involvement in audits and research.
Management
Essential
- oPrepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital ocommunicate effectively (written and oral) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Empathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients.
Desirable
- oAwareness of Service Development issues oEvidence of management experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHighly developed emotional intelligence oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal oDemonstrable track record of successful change management oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oExperience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- oCompletion of formal courses in audit. oPublished Audit
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable
- oPost Graduate qualification or ATSM in medical education. oAppraisal and assessment 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
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).
