Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge well Hospitals.
This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to expansion of maternity services, supporting our Endometriosis service and recovery of gynaecology services. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants and to provide a complete Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service.
Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful applicant will work on both sites of the Trust providing emergency cover as well as on call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8-6 pm and the successful applicant will take part in this and an equal share of the 1:17-night time on call Rota.
About us
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.
Service provision for Obstetrics is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5800 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Ambulatory Gynaecology and Outpatient services are at both hospitals.
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview.
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for the post will be flexible to support the services reset and recovery plans and may be altered dependent on the skills of the person appointed and their experience. This will be the responsibility of the Clinical Director and the Head of Service.
Gynaecology commitments would include a general gynaecology clinic and endometriosis clinic with a dedicated session of MDT. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for operating development provided. In addition to this high-risk antenatal clinic, Labour ward, caesarean section lists, emergency gynae cover during day time hours will be incorporated into the job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for the post will be flexible to support the services reset and recovery plans and may be altered dependent on the skills of the person appointed and their experience. This will be the responsibility of the Clinical Director and the Head of Service.
Gynaecology commitments would include a general gynaecology clinic and endometriosis clinic with a dedicated session of MDT. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for operating development provided. In addition to this high-risk antenatal clinic, Labour ward, caesarean section lists, emergency gynae cover during day time hours will be incorporated into the job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of AAC) or equivalent
- Labour ward ATSM
Desirable
- Advance Laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
- Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of wide experience in clinical audit/ quality improvement
- Well-developed labour ward skills and genuine interest in working in a progressive multidisciplinary labour ward environment
Desirable
- MOET instructor
- Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice
- Experience working in Endometriosis service
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Attendance on management or leadership course
Desirable
- Management and administrative experience
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating
- Participation in leadership development
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Develops, supports and motivates junior staff
Desirable
- Courses or qualification in medical education
- Understanding of how to provide effective and open feedback
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Supportive and tolerant, ability to speak up on behalf of others
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital while on call
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of AAC) or equivalent
- Labour ward ATSM
Desirable
- Advance Laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
- Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy
- Experience and evidence of involvement in service development
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of wide experience in clinical audit/ quality improvement
- Well-developed labour ward skills and genuine interest in working in a progressive multidisciplinary labour ward environment
Desirable
- MOET instructor
- Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice
- Experience working in Endometriosis service
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Attendance on management or leadership course
Desirable
- Management and administrative experience
- Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating
- Participation in leadership development
Teaching and training experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals
- Develops, supports and motivates junior staff
Desirable
- Courses or qualification in medical education
- Understanding of how to provide effective and open feedback
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Supportive and tolerant, ability to speak up on behalf of others
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital while on call
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).
