Job summary
This appointment is for a full-time Consultant
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the opportunity to develop a special
interest in line with the requirements of the Department. It would be
beneficial if the successful applicant was able to offer skills in Colposcopy.
In addition advanced labour ward skills are essential. The applicant should
have the appropriate training and experience to fulfil the requirements of this
post and be on the Specialist Register.
The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of 19 consultants
working between the 3 acute hospital sites with all on calls and emergency
commitments at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital (WRH). The post will be
countywide with clinical sessions at Worcestershire Royal Hospital (WRH) and
also at the two other acute sites - Kidderminster Treatment Centre (KTC) and
the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch (AH). There may be sessions at one of the
community sites within the county (Evesham, Malvern, Tenbury Wells,
Bromsgrove).
AAC interview panel 05/12/22
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a full-time Consultant
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the opportunity to develop a special
interest in line with the requirements of the Department. It would be
beneficial if the successful applicant was able to offer skills in Colposcopy.
In addition advanced labour ward skills are essential. The applicant should
have the appropriate training and experience to fulfil the requirements of this
post and be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have evidence of advanced
training and experience in Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology including an ATSM or
Subspecialty training in Advanced Labour Ward Practice. Previous experience at
Consultant level would be beneficial.
Following Good Medical Practice, the post holder will
be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients.
The post holder will work independently in elective and emergency situations
but can rely on the additional support of consultant colleagues within the
Directorate.
The successful applicant may be asked in the future to
act as the lead in their special interest area across the county.
This post comprises 10 Programmed activities:
8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 supporting professional activities.
The proposed timetable will
be based on a combination of 1:20 Obstetrics (24 hour cover) and 1:16-18
Gynaecology (worked as a hot week Friday 13:00-Friday 13:00).
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post comprises 10 Programmed activities:
8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 supporting professional activities.
The proposed timetable will
be based on a combination of 1:20 Obstetrics (24 hour cover) and 1:16-18
Gynaecology (worked as a hot week Friday 13:00-Friday 13:00).
The Obstetric Consultant is
resident on call 08.00-21.00 during the week.
Over the weekend, there is an expectation to be present from 08.00 until 14.00,
returning for an evening ward round on Delivery suite and antenatal ward
starting at 20.00. Obstetric on call is non-resident between the hours of 21.00
and 08.00. It is expected that as part of the on call duties the on call Obstetric
Consultant will undertake three daily ward rounds of Obstetric inpatients.
Gynaecology on call consists of a hot week with all
other clinical activities cancelled that week. This covers gynaecology ward
rounds and post op reviews at Worcester Royal Hospital and it will include
operation on both minor and major cases. On call and hot week commitments will
have to be swapped in advance if there is a need to take Annual or Study leave
(ie prospective cover).
By working in teams of Consultants, the operational
principle that we aim to achieve whenever possible is for another Consultant to
re-use patient contact sessions that would otherwise be cancelled or remain
uncovered due to leave or other agreed reasons for absence.
Supporting professional activities (SPAs) are expected
to be worked on site unless agreed otherwise with the Clinical Director and
specified in the job plan. The standard
1.5 SPAs include: audit, research, teaching, self-organised continuing professional
development (CPD) and departmental meetings (Governance, Directorate,
Perinatal, Audit).
The
successful candidate must
have extensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Applicants should
possess the MRCOG or equivalent and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
or equivalent and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
The
candidate must demonstrate an ability to work as part of the broad Consultant
team, with the expectation that further changes will occur in all job plans as
the department develops. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to
provide continuity of care for patients in the Trust.
Applicants
will need to be registered with the Continued Professional Development (CPD)
program run by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) and to
participate in GMC revalidation, the Trusts annual consultant appraisal,
general and directorate specific audit and clinical governance programs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post comprises 10 Programmed activities:
8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 supporting professional activities.
The proposed timetable will
be based on a combination of 1:20 Obstetrics (24 hour cover) and 1:16-18
Gynaecology (worked as a hot week Friday 13:00-Friday 13:00).
The Obstetric Consultant is
resident on call 08.00-21.00 during the week.
Over the weekend, there is an expectation to be present from 08.00 until 14.00,
returning for an evening ward round on Delivery suite and antenatal ward
starting at 20.00. Obstetric on call is non-resident between the hours of 21.00
and 08.00. It is expected that as part of the on call duties the on call Obstetric
Consultant will undertake three daily ward rounds of Obstetric inpatients.
Gynaecology on call consists of a hot week with all
other clinical activities cancelled that week. This covers gynaecology ward
rounds and post op reviews at Worcester Royal Hospital and it will include
operation on both minor and major cases. On call and hot week commitments will
have to be swapped in advance if there is a need to take Annual or Study leave
(ie prospective cover).
By working in teams of Consultants, the operational
principle that we aim to achieve whenever possible is for another Consultant to
re-use patient contact sessions that would otherwise be cancelled or remain
uncovered due to leave or other agreed reasons for absence.
Supporting professional activities (SPAs) are expected
to be worked on site unless agreed otherwise with the Clinical Director and
specified in the job plan. The standard
1.5 SPAs include: audit, research, teaching, self-organised continuing professional
development (CPD) and departmental meetings (Governance, Directorate,
Perinatal, Audit).
The
successful candidate must
have extensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Applicants should
possess the MRCOG or equivalent and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
or equivalent and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
The
candidate must demonstrate an ability to work as part of the broad Consultant
team, with the expectation that further changes will occur in all job plans as
the department develops. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to
provide continuity of care for patients in the Trust.
Applicants
will need to be registered with the Continued Professional Development (CPD)
program run by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) and to
participate in GMC revalidation, the Trusts annual consultant appraisal,
general and directorate specific audit and clinical governance programs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical
- care of patients
- ATSM or equivalent experience and training in Advanced labour Ward Practice
Desirable
- ATSM in benign Gynaecology
- Colposcopy accreditation or working towards this
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
- Entry on Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
- Ability to produce governance reports and critically review clinical incidents
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
- Familiarity and experience of MDT meetings and working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical
- care of patients
- ATSM or equivalent experience and training in Advanced labour Ward Practice
Desirable
- ATSM in benign Gynaecology
- Colposcopy accreditation or working towards this
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise.
- Entry on Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
- Ability to produce governance reports and critically review clinical incidents
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
- Familiarity and experience of MDT meetings and working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
