Consultant OBS & GYN int Fetal Med £13,000 Welcome Bonus

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Job summary

A Welcome Bonus of £13,000

We are inviting applications for an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, with a specialist interest in Fetal Medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric focus, and be able to demonstrate experience and interest in fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics.

This post has the opportunity to be Obstetric only or to cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology according to the applicant's interests and training.

This is a new post following consultant expansion and creates the opportunity to further develop the Fetal Medicine and specialist obstetric services offered according to the applicant's special interests and to work closely with our existing Fetal Medicine team.

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.

Ideally we are looking for an individual with highly developed skills in fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics, as well as the drive and ambition to enhance and develop the existing service. The successful candidate should also be able to assist the department and other consultant colleagues in managing complex Obstetric cases.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department

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

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

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.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2655

Job locations

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL

The post-holder will:

Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care

Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department

Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care

Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary

Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility

Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained

Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated

Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements

Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy

Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL

The post-holder will:

Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care

Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department

Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care

Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary

Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility

Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained

Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated

Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements

Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy

Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust

Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCOG or equivalent
  • Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
  • ATSM / Subspecialist training in Fetal Medicine (or equivalent experience)
  • ATSM / Subspecialist training in Fetal Medicine (or equivalent experience)
  • Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
  • PROMPT trained and faculty
  • ATSMs in High Risk Pregnancy, Maternal
  • Medicine or Labour Ward Lead
  • Training in pre-term surveillance or perinatal mental health, or other associated ATSM compatible with a Consultant Obstetrician post
  • Additional Gynaecology ATSM's that support department
  • Extensive experience in high risk pregnancy and antenatal care
  • Published research in peer reviewed journal
Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCOG or equivalent
  • Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
  • ATSM / Subspecialist training in Fetal Medicine (or equivalent experience)
  • ATSM / Subspecialist training in Fetal Medicine (or equivalent experience)
  • Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
  • PROMPT trained and faculty
  • ATSMs in High Risk Pregnancy, Maternal
  • Medicine or Labour Ward Lead
  • Training in pre-term surveillance or perinatal mental health, or other associated ATSM compatible with a Consultant Obstetrician post
  • Additional Gynaecology ATSM's that support department
  • Extensive experience in high risk pregnancy and antenatal care
  • Published research in peer reviewed journal

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Shane Bandara

Shane.Bandara@esneft.nhs.uk

01206747474

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2655

Job locations

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


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