Job summary
Fixed Term Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fixed term Locum post for 6 months.
Full registration with GMC is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in a range of Obstetrics and Gynaecological services to join our friendly and busy team. This post has arisen due to an increase in demand of the clinical service. There will be a non-resident on call commitment and then clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department to include Acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antenatal clinics , Elective caesarean lists and some general Gynaecology.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this post, 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 post, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- High diploma (fellowship or Membership) of specialty college
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
- ATSM or equivalent experience in Benign Gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
- BSCCP accredited colposcopy
- Early pregnancy scanning qualification
Administration
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential
- Management skills and budgetary awareness
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Research and publications
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
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
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- High diploma (fellowship or Membership) of specialty college
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
- ATSM or equivalent experience in Benign Gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
- BSCCP accredited colposcopy
- Early pregnancy scanning qualification
Administration
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential
- Management skills and budgetary awareness
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Research and publications
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
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
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work
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).
