Job summary
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department provides excellent care to all women within South East Essex, and this includes the areas of Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh, Benfleet and Canvey Island.
There were over 4,076 deliveries in 2019/20 and a caesarean section rate of 34%. There were over 17,116 outpatient gynaecological attendances in 2019/2020. The Directorate is the designated Gynaecological Cancer Centre for South Essex and also provides a wide variety of expertise in gynaecology. The Trust has developed plans to acquire a Surgical Robot for the Urology, Gynae-oncology and Colorectal services. The post holder will have the ability to utilise or develop these skills as appropriate.
Gynaecological Oncology services underwent a reconfiguration in 2008 with the merger of the South Essex Cancer Network (comprising Southend and Basildon University Hospitals with about 250 new gynaecological cancer cases per year) with the Mid Essex to form a unified Essex Cancer Network covering Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. The Fetal Medicine Service has undergone significant improvements over the last few years due to collaboration with the Harris Birthright Centre in King's College Hospital in London.
Main duties of the job
ST1/2 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the region in order to gain the relevant experience
Liaise between Midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients
Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled
Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Teach medical students as directed
To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required
Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development
Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
About us
The junior medical team work on a shift system but have a named consultant on duty for the day/night. Wherever possible the timetable aims to provide continuity of junior medical staff, although there may be occasions where the on-take commitment and the junior doctor's requirement lead to alternative arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department provides excellent care to all women within South East Essex, and this includes the areas of Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh, Benfleet and Canvey Island.
There were over 4,076 deliveries in 2019/20 and a caesarean section rate of 34%. There were over 17,116 outpatient gynaecological attendances in 2019/2020. The Directorate is the designated Gynaecological Cancer Centre for South Essex and also provides a wide variety of expertise in gynaecology. The Trust has developed plans to acquire a Surgical Robot for the Urology, Gynae-oncology and Colorectal services. The post holder will have the ability to utilise or develop these skills as appropriate.
Gynaecological Oncology services underwent a reconfiguration in 2008 with the merger of the South Essex Cancer Network (comprising Southend and Basildon University Hospitals with about 250 new gynaecological cancer cases per year) with the Mid Essex to form a unified Essex Cancer Network covering Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. The Fetal Medicine Service has undergone significant improvements over the last few years due to collaboration with the Harris Birthright Centre in Kings College Hospital in London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department provides excellent care to all women within South East Essex, and this includes the areas of Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh, Benfleet and Canvey Island.
There were over 4,076 deliveries in 2019/20 and a caesarean section rate of 34%. There were over 17,116 outpatient gynaecological attendances in 2019/2020. The Directorate is the designated Gynaecological Cancer Centre for South Essex and also provides a wide variety of expertise in gynaecology. The Trust has developed plans to acquire a Surgical Robot for the Urology, Gynae-oncology and Colorectal services. The post holder will have the ability to utilise or develop these skills as appropriate.
Gynaecological Oncology services underwent a reconfiguration in 2008 with the merger of the South Essex Cancer Network (comprising Southend and Basildon University Hospitals with about 250 new gynaecological cancer cases per year) with the Mid Essex to form a unified Essex Cancer Network covering Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. The Fetal Medicine Service has undergone significant improvements over the last few years due to collaboration with the Harris Birthright Centre in Kings College Hospital in London.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
- GMC
- FRCS (Plas) or equivalent.
- MRCOG Part 1
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit. An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
- GMC
- FRCS (Plas) or equivalent.
- MRCOG Part 1
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit. An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
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).
