Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with Obstetric (Fetal Monitoring) interest. This is a whole time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrcians and Gynaecologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post designed to improve the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service in St Helens & Knowsley, and to share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidate will join a team of 13 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy and Gynaecological Oncology. The directorate is supported by 7 Specialty Doctors (2 Associate specialists and 5 Specialty doctor), 5 Specialty Trainees 3+, 2 STr 1& 2, 5 GPSTrs and 1 FY2.
The unit delivers approximately 4000 babies a year in a well appointed labour ward with 2 dedicated operating theatres. The Obstetric unit is supported by a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a Special Care Baby Unit of 15 cots.
About us
A £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state of the art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.
As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Womens Health Directorate is based at Whiston Hospital in St Helens and Knowsley Teaching hospitals NHS Trust with some outpatient services and Day surgery at St Helens hospital (all outpatient hysteroscopy/PMB & colposcopy clinics are at St Helens hospital in the brand new DTC). The directorate currently delivers about 4000 babies per annum. All services are provided in the directorate and are all consultants led including satellite clinics at Runcorn, Widnes and Newton. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has 15 cots, is level 2 and is housed adjacent to the Delivery suite, and currently undertakes care of neonates from 27 weeks gestation. The Directorate is committed to expanding the role of the midwife. There is an excellent level of co-operation between the Doctors (at all levels), Midwives and Nurses in the unit that ensures that the quality of care delivered is optimal at all times. There are designated Core Midwives in charge of labour ward suite. These Midwives are experienced Practitioners with expanding roles / tasks such as reading, interpreting complex CTGs and are involved in the Drills and Skills mandatory training courses for all medical and midwifery staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Womens Health Directorate is based at Whiston Hospital in St Helens and Knowsley Teaching hospitals NHS Trust with some outpatient services and Day surgery at St Helens hospital (all outpatient hysteroscopy/PMB & colposcopy clinics are at St Helens hospital in the brand new DTC). The directorate currently delivers about 4000 babies per annum. All services are provided in the directorate and are all consultants led including satellite clinics at Runcorn, Widnes and Newton. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has 15 cots, is level 2 and is housed adjacent to the Delivery suite, and currently undertakes care of neonates from 27 weeks gestation. The Directorate is committed to expanding the role of the midwife. There is an excellent level of co-operation between the Doctors (at all levels), Midwives and Nurses in the unit that ensures that the quality of care delivered is optimal at all times. There are designated Core Midwives in charge of labour ward suite. These Midwives are experienced Practitioners with expanding roles / tasks such as reading, interpreting complex CTGs and are involved in the Drills and Skills mandatory training courses for all medical and midwifery staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post.
- RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g. Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM and Labour ward lead ATSM or High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM.
- Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
- Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Special interest accreditation e.g. Medical education ATSM / Benign Abdominal surgery ATSM / Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM
- Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years
- Able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post.
- RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g. Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM and Labour ward lead ATSM or High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM.
- Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
- Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Special interest accreditation e.g. Medical education ATSM / Benign Abdominal surgery ATSM / Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM
- Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years
- Able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload
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).
