Job summary
We are delighted you are considering applying for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist post at an exciting time for our journey at Stockport. The Obstetrics & Gynaecology department is focused on elective recovery and increasing our team of Consultants providing both Obstetric and Gynaecology care. This appointment will continue provision of Obstetric on call, acute gynaecology daytime cover, one stop clinics and delivery suite sessions.
The department is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, housed in a purpose-built Maternity Unit building over four floors providing comprehensive Women's health services. Along with the busy Maternity Unit the department hosts a regional endometriosis centre, the South East sector Pelvic floor MDT with Urogynaecology services and one of the busiest ambulatory gynaecology services in the North West.
You will be joining a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team of consultants. This job will be split across both the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a Generalist and they will play a key role in the provision of general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute gynaecology cover (CEPOD theatre, gynaecology SDEC), elective caesarean section lists, gynaecology outpatient clinics, one stop hysteroscopy clinics and labour ward. They will provide labour ward cover which will allow the department to maintain the consultant delivered service on the labour ward, will participate in 1:10 weekday and 1:8 weekend on call consultant rota with prospective cover.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a Generalist and they will play a key role in the provision of general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute gynaecology cover (CEPOD theatre, gynaecology SDEC), elective caesarean section lists, gynaecology outpatient clinics, one stop hysteroscopy clinics and labour ward. They will provide labour ward cover which will allow the department to maintain the consultant delivered service on the labour ward, will participate in 1:10 weekday and 1:8 weekend on call consultant rota with prospective cover.
To undertake specific roles as detailed in the tentative job plans.
To provide, together with consultant colleagues, increased Consultant presence on Labour Ward and comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
To provide twice daily ward round in Obstetrics (labour ward / antenatal / triage)
To provide labour ward cover during day time and twilight and on-call for Obstetrics
They will have access to hospital beds and facilities for the investigation and treatment of women and will take part in the day to day running of the maternity unit,
Responsibility for post take ward rounds ensuring safe care, smooth handover and continuity of care of both inpatients and outpatients.
The appointee will be expected to undertake an active role in the teaching and training of medical staff, nurses, midwives and medical students.
To liaise with General Practitioners, other Consultants and Midwives regarding the type of care necessary for women
To take part in clinical governance and to participate in the development and review of guidelines
To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the clinical work
To develop their own expertise and specialist clinics consistent with the development of the unit as a whole
To comply with Continuing Professional Development requirements including annual appraisal, Job planning and GMC revalidation
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a Generalist and they will play a key role in the provision of general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute gynaecology cover (CEPOD theatre, gynaecology SDEC), elective caesarean section lists, gynaecology outpatient clinics, one stop hysteroscopy clinics and labour ward. They will provide labour ward cover which will allow the department to maintain the consultant delivered service on the labour ward, will participate in 1:10 weekday and 1:8 weekend on call consultant rota with prospective cover.
To undertake specific roles as detailed in the tentative job plans.
To provide, together with consultant colleagues, increased Consultant presence on Labour Ward and comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
To provide twice daily ward round in Obstetrics (labour ward / antenatal / triage)
To provide labour ward cover during day time and twilight and on-call for Obstetrics
They will have access to hospital beds and facilities for the investigation and treatment of women and will take part in the day to day running of the maternity unit,
Responsibility for post take ward rounds ensuring safe care, smooth handover and continuity of care of both inpatients and outpatients.
The appointee will be expected to undertake an active role in the teaching and training of medical staff, nurses, midwives and medical students.
To liaise with General Practitioners, other Consultants and Midwives regarding the type of care necessary for women
To take part in clinical governance and to participate in the development and review of guidelines
To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the clinical work
To develop their own expertise and specialist clinics consistent with the development of the unit as a whole
To comply with Continuing Professional Development requirements including annual appraisal, Job planning and GMC revalidation
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC).
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice
- Gynaecology ATSM
- Gynaecological scanning
Desirable
- ATSM in hysteroscopy
- Higher degree (MD or MSc)
- ASTM in Acute gynaecology and Early Pregnancy
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CTT.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Appropriate experience in high risk obstetrics and acute gynaecology
Management experience
Essential
- Experience of developing clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways
- Awareness of the managerial role of a Consultant in the NHS
- Attendance on a management/leadership course
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Experience of supervision of medical and midwifery staff
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic with good leadership skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working well in MDT
- Good practical clinician who is willing and able to further develop clinical and surgical skills
- Good organisational and management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC).
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice
- Gynaecology ATSM
- Gynaecological scanning
Desirable
- ATSM in hysteroscopy
- Higher degree (MD or MSc)
- ASTM in Acute gynaecology and Early Pregnancy
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CTT.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Appropriate experience in high risk obstetrics and acute gynaecology
Management experience
Essential
- Experience of developing clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways
- Awareness of the managerial role of a Consultant in the NHS
- Attendance on a management/leadership course
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Experience of supervision of medical and midwifery staff
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic with good leadership skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working well in MDT
- Good practical clinician who is willing and able to further develop clinical and surgical skills
- Good organisational and management 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).
