Job summary
Applications are invited for two posts of Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. The post would suit an enthusiastic, forward thinking team player dedicated to high quality patient care, to compliment the current team. These posts are new addition to the existing consultant work force to enable us to provide antenatal clinic service for 52 weeks of the year and to expand gynaecology outpatient service for recovery. The women's directorate is also looking at possibility of moving to a split obstetrics and Gynaecology rota once satisfactory consultant number is achieved. This will provide an opportunity of some flexibility in the job plan in future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a flexible, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to team working to join an existing team of consultants providing a comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. However, there may be an opportunity of on job training in the beginning.
The post holders will participate in a 1:13 on-call rota at Calderdale Royal Hospital. They will be a resident on call element to the role between the hours of 18.00 and 22.00 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 19.30 Saturday and Sunday when on call. The post holder will also be responsible to cover acute obstetrics and gynaecology on a hot week basis(Mon-Fri) between 8am and 6pm. The number of hot weeks per annum might range from 4-6.
About us
CHFT is nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine hills - the area which inspired the works of the Bronte sisters. We are conveniently situated between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester and surrounded by breath-taking scenery, places to visit and things to do. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are proud providers of acute hospital services. We value our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset. The CQC rated us as Good in June 2018. In their report they confirmed that "staff were caring and provided compassionate care; patients were treated with dignity and respect and their privacy was respected; patients spoke positively about the care they received". If you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care, then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The selected candidate will be a key member of the dynamic obstetrics and gynaecology team. The Job plan is a dynamic process in CHFT Women Directorate and changes are done based on service needs and individual professional development. The role may include lead of a service area and or representation in local or regional specialist committees and forums if the candidate has sufficient experience as per job description documentation.
The service is currently working toward a Split obstetrics and Gynae rota, so frequency of hot weeks and on call are subject to change based on service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The selected candidate will be a key member of the dynamic obstetrics and gynaecology team. The Job plan is a dynamic process in CHFT Women Directorate and changes are done based on service needs and individual professional development. The role may include lead of a service area and or representation in local or regional specialist committees and forums if the candidate has sufficient experience as per job description documentation.
The service is currently working toward a Split obstetrics and Gynae rota, so frequency of hot weeks and on call are subject to change based on service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Applicants must have GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
- All applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- ATSM in any of these, Maternal medicine, High risk pregnancy care, medical education
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Applicants must have GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
- All applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- ATSM in any of these, Maternal medicine, High risk pregnancy care, medical education
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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).
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).
