Job summary
This appointment is to support the expansion of the existing clinical team based at Ipswich Hospital. The successful candidate will join the two current Gynaecological oncologists Mr Barnaby Rufford and Miss Wendy MacNab.Applicants will have entry onto the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview or have completed CESR and be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
The standard full time job plan will consist of 10 programmed activities of which up to 1.5 will typically be SPAs. The Trust will allocate 1.5 SPAs for appraisals, CPD, mandatory training, job planning etc. Further SPA time may be allocated for specified activities. This has to be agreed with the clinical director at initial job planning review. Permission from your Clinical Director/Medical Director must be sought for participation in external NHS activities and once agreed these should be recorded in your job plan. There is an on call element of 0.5pa.
The aim of this post is to deliver gynaecology oncology service within a strict time frame against finite resources, particularly operating sessions.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance programme.
Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Gynaecological Oncology Centre
Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families
An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
The consultants role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance programme.
Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Gynaecological Oncology Centre
Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families
An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
The consultants role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
- Entry onto the Specialist Register in Gynaecological Oncology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of involvement in Gynaecology Governance and Risk Management
- Robotic surgical training
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
- Entry onto the Specialist Register in Gynaecological Oncology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of involvement in Gynaecology Governance and Risk Management
- Robotic surgical training
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).
