Job summary
We
have state of the art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are upgrading
the existing Dewsbury Hospital to the same standard. Maternity services are
delivered at all three Trust sites. We have antenatal clinics at all three
sites and Midwifery Led Birth centres at Pinderfields and Dewsbury as well as a
dedicated Consultant led labour ward at Pinderfields providing 98 hour resident
cover per week. Our labour ward is directly linked to our neonatal unit where
we have an excellent working relationship with our neonatal team. A separate
team is responsible for Elective Caesarean sections and also provide back up to
the Labour ward teams if required. We also offer a excellent bereavement service for
mothers who have suffered a still birth or late miscarriage.
There are 3 antenatal day
units, one at each hospital site providing daily assessments and reviews. Our
present team offer expertise in Maternal Medicine, Multiple pregnancy, Preterm
Clinics with cervical length scanning, Fetal Assessment and SGA Scans and high
risk Obstetrics. The department is fully supported by Obstetric Anaesthetists,
Radiology and the on call team is provided back up by the Gynaecology on call
team.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include
Antenatal Clinics
Elective Caesarian Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
o Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00
to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident until
08:00
o Saturday on-call weekend as above
o Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
o non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved
of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues
on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours
during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or
DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful
candidate and changing requirements of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
On-Call duties
will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are involved
in delivering care to patients on all our three sites.
The main
duties of the post will include
Antenatal Clinics
Elective Caesarian Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
o Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00
to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident until
08:00
o Saturday on-call weekend as above
o Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
o non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved
of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues
on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours
during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or
DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful
candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
On-Call duties
will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are involved
in delivering care to patients on all our three sites.
The main
duties of the post will include
Antenatal Clinics
Elective Caesarian Lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an
approximately 1:8 basis
o Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00
to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident until
08:00
o Saturday on-call weekend as above
o Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00
Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
o non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call
day
Hot Week (Alternate
Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved
of other activities during this period)
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues
on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours
during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or
DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful
candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
- ATSM Medical Education or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- Any other Obstetric ATSM
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
- ATSM Medical Education or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- Any other Obstetric ATSM
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the 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).
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).
