Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Benign gynae surgery)
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
The closing date is 07 May 2024
Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynaecological surgery - laparoscopic and open to join our friendly and busy team.
Full registration with the GMC is essential. Applicants will need to be on the specialist register or within six months of CCT date.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post which has arisen due to an increase in demand in the clinical service. There will be a non-resident on call commitment and then clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department and to manage the Gynaecology waiting list. The post holder will be expected to be able to undertake Laparoscopic hysterectomies independently.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG
- Active participation in CME and CPD programme
Desirable
- Able to carry out Laparoscopic Hysterectomies
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience, and independent practice in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months
Desirable
- ATSM advanced labour ward
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery
Administration
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities .
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) .
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach. . Ability to inspire and motivate others.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
- Experience of managing change e.g. in budgets, staff
Audit , research and publications
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable
- Additional certification of training in medical education
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals- Consultant obstetricians, neo natal nurses and midwives
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their own specialty
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice. Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG
- Active participation in CME and CPD programme
Desirable
- Able to carry out Laparoscopic Hysterectomies
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience, and independent practice in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months
Desirable
- ATSM advanced labour ward
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery
Administration
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities .
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) .
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach. . Ability to inspire and motivate others.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
- Experience of managing change e.g. in budgets, staff
Audit , research and publications
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable
- Additional certification of training in medical education
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals- Consultant obstetricians, neo natal nurses and midwives
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their own specialty
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice. Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
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
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).
