Job summary
Applications are invited for the appointment to a substantive post as Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The post will comprise 10.0 PA and is non-resident on call.
We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our supportive and forward-thinking Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. This new position has been created as part of a planned expansion of the consultant workforce. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate broad experience in both Obstetrics and General Gynaecology, with the capability to contribute to outpatient hysteroscopy services, gynaecological surgery, two-week-wait clinics, and the management of referrals, in line with service needs.
The post holder will be expected to provide effective clinical leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care that meets the needs of women and their families. In the initial phase of the role, a key responsibility will be contributing to the reduction of the backlog resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A degree of flexibility in supporting service delivery during this period would be desirable.
The successful applicant will be expected to work at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) and Wycombe Hospital (WH).
Main duties of the job
ACTIVITY
Antenatal Clinic
Electronic referral system (ERS) Triage session or 2 week wait clinic
Gynaecology clinic
OPH
WR/DAU cover
Operating (Gynae)
Caesarean section
Clinical Admin
Labour ward hot week Monday to Friday x 5
SPA (including Core SPA)
On Call
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to:
provide high quality patient centred Consultant led obstetrics and gynaecology services.
provide a range of clinical services across both obstetrics and gynaecology, including labour ward cover, antenatal clinics, emergency gynaecology, general gynaecology outpatient clinics, and gynaecological surgery sessions.
provide flexible services in the backfill of 2 week wait clinics, triage of referrals and outpatient hysteroscopy.
be fully involved with the teaching and training of medical staff within the Department and to work closely with the RCOG College Tutor in this respect.
take part in the induction programme for resident medical staff, participate in GP training and teaching of medical students as required.
participate in the recruitment of resident medical staff as required.
ensure proper delegation to and training of junior medical and nursing staff.
participate in the Consultant on call rota, with internal cover.
undertake administrative and managerial duties associated with the post including attendance at and contributing to departmental meetings.
participate in consultant appraisal, audits and academic events.
The post holder will share responsibility with all the consultants in the Department in providing dedicated consultant presence on the delivery suite across the week by providing labour ward sessions during the day.
It is a key aim of the Clinical Directorate to ensure provision without any interruption across the entire week during the year. The labour ward sessions are dedicated and covered as hot weeks, and the consultant will be present on labour ward and not cover any other session while on labour ward
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to:
provide high quality patient centred Consultant led obstetrics and gynaecology services.
provide a range of clinical services across both obstetrics and gynaecology, including labour ward cover, antenatal clinics, emergency gynaecology, general gynaecology outpatient clinics, and gynaecological surgery sessions.
provide flexible services in the backfill of 2 week wait clinics, triage of referrals and outpatient hysteroscopy.
be fully involved with the teaching and training of medical staff within the Department and to work closely with the RCOG College Tutor in this respect.
take part in the induction programme for resident medical staff, participate in GP training and teaching of medical students as required.
participate in the recruitment of resident medical staff as required.
ensure proper delegation to and training of junior medical and nursing staff.
participate in the Consultant on call rota, with internal cover.
undertake administrative and managerial duties associated with the post including attendance at and contributing to departmental meetings.
participate in consultant appraisal, audits and academic events.
The post holder will share responsibility with all the consultants in the Department in providing dedicated consultant presence on the delivery suite across the week by providing labour ward sessions during the day.
It is a key aim of the Clinical Directorate to ensure provision without any interruption across the entire week during the year. The labour ward sessions are dedicated and covered as hot weeks, and the consultant will be present on labour ward and not cover any other session while on labour ward
.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Essential
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and on GMC's Specialist Register or must be expecting to receive CCT within the next six months to be eligible for interview
- ATSM - ATSM - Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
Desirable
- ATSM - Advanced labour ward practice
- MD/PhD/MBA
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
- Evidence of experience in Gynaecological Surgery (ATSM or log of procedures - to demonstrate equivalent competence to both benign gynaecology and hysteroscopy ATSM's)
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience/training to support the gynaecological oncology unit (DGH level)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Essential
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and on GMC's Specialist Register or must be expecting to receive CCT within the next six months to be eligible for interview
- ATSM - ATSM - Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
Desirable
- ATSM - Advanced labour ward practice
- MD/PhD/MBA
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
- Evidence of experience in Gynaecological Surgery (ATSM or log of procedures - to demonstrate equivalent competence to both benign gynaecology and hysteroscopy ATSM's)
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience/training to support the gynaecological oncology unit (DGH 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).
