Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to complement our middle grade rota and provide increase our cover for the Obstetric & Gynaecology service. Specifically, we wish to strengthen our specialist services in the areas of high risk obstetrics and fetal medicine, and maternal medicine in line with national recommendations. We would also like to develop our specialist gynaecology services including urogynaecology and rapid access work.
The Trust consists of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital and serves a population of approximately 500,000 people, living in the West Kent and East Sussex areas. The Trust also manages the Kent Cancer Centre at Maidstone and Canterbury.
The delivery suite is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5900 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. We also provide a day case service at Maidstone hospital. Outpatient services are at both hospitals
Main duties of the job
This position is ideal for candidates who are seeking further experience within Obstetrics & Gynaecology. These posts will join a team of 14 WTE registrar level doctors who work on a 1 in 8 full shift system. A typical week will include gynaecology clinics, antenatal clinics, theatre lists, specialist clinics and emergency cover for gynaecology or labour ward.
There are regular opportunities to join teaching sessions and clinical governance meetings.
About us
The Trust provides general hospital services to a population of approximately 590,000 in West Kent and North , East Sussex, and some specialist services to a considerably larger population.
Around 140,000 new patients present each year to the A&E departments. Its major hospitals are the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and Maidstone Hospital. The Trust's Headquarters are at Maidstone Hospital.
The Trust Chairman is Mr David Highton, the Chief Executive is Mr Miles Scott and the Medical Director is Dr Peter Maskell. The Chief OperatingOfficer is Mr Sean Briggs
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.
To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG part 1
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications ; ATLS/ACLS/RCOG Part 2/ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre registration year [or equivalent outside of the UK]
- independent competence at operative vaginal delivery, uncomplicated Caesarean section, foetal blood sampling, perineal repair, evacuation of uterus, Surgical Management of Miscarriage
Desirable
- Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding & knowledge of specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in O & G [eg: audit or quality improvement project]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG part 1
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications ; ATLS/ACLS/RCOG Part 2/ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre registration year [or equivalent outside of the UK]
- independent competence at operative vaginal delivery, uncomplicated Caesarean section, foetal blood sampling, perineal repair, evacuation of uterus, Surgical Management of Miscarriage
Desirable
- Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding & knowledge of specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in O & G [eg: audit or quality improvement project]
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).
