Job summary
We are seeking to appoint full time Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, to come and join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology Surgical skills.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and collaborative team with the current medical establishment providing shared recourses between the Divisions Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, supporting a wide range of support spanning outpatients, day cases to emergency care.
The Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.
This change is in line with the Trusts' flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients.
- Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £12,000 (if required)
Interview Date: 31st January 2024
Main duties of the job
West Hertfordshire NHS Hospitals' Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to augment the current consultant obstetrics and gynaecology team.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology Surgical skills. The appointee will be an experienced and suitably qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and will work with consultants within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology services to women attending the hospital.
The successful candidate will contribute fully to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology workload of the department, including Delivery Suite sessions, emergency gynaecology sessions, elective gynaecology lists, community clinics, an on-call commitment, and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education. A demonstrable track record and commitment to research is desirable.
Additional information, can be obtained through the attached JD.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.
But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.
The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via, alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.
We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside the Consultant team to provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to women attending the hospital. The appointee will contribute fully to the resident on-call workload of the department.
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to the provision of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients who do not attend their appointment or admission, and the completion of all records deemed necessary to support the clinical management of patients and attendance at MDT.
The postholder is expected to take part in an alternate week resident nights on-call for Obstetrics and will be expected to take an equal share in the Consultant weekend on-call rota and a full share of bank holidays. This on-call commitment may change subject to job planning.
The post holder is expected to do 2:4 (two nights every four weeks) resident night on call 20.00-08.00 hours, with prospective cover.
The Consultant weekend on call (08.00 -20.00) rota is 1:10 ( one weekend, every 10 weeks) with prospective cover. The post holder will contribute to the consultant weekend on call (0800- 20:00).
Additional information pertaining to the main responsibilities can be obtained from the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside the Consultant team to provide a full elective and emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to women attending the hospital. The appointee will contribute fully to the resident on-call workload of the department.
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to the provision of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients who do not attend their appointment or admission, and the completion of all records deemed necessary to support the clinical management of patients and attendance at MDT.
The postholder is expected to take part in an alternate week resident nights on-call for Obstetrics and will be expected to take an equal share in the Consultant weekend on-call rota and a full share of bank holidays. This on-call commitment may change subject to job planning.
The post holder is expected to do 2:4 (two nights every four weeks) resident night on call 20.00-08.00 hours, with prospective cover.
The Consultant weekend on call (08.00 -20.00) rota is 1:10 ( one weekend, every 10 weeks) with prospective cover. The post holder will contribute to the consultant weekend on call (0800- 20:00).
Additional information pertaining to the main responsibilities can be obtained from the attached JD.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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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
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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).
