Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetric and Gynaecology Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, which is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the area offering new 'state of the art' facilities and has a complement of over 1100 beds for a local population of 450,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million.
The post is full time covering day time obstetrics and ambulatory gynaecology but we would welcome applications from anybody seeking a part time post. Out of hours commitment is a 1 in 10 non resident rota for obstetrics only, with a compensatory rest day after on call.
Recognised for strengths in education, research, and a tertiary centre for gynae-oncology; the Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialties would welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague with a desire to deliver outstanding healthcare to women in central Lancashire.
Main duties of the job
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts is one of the major acute Trusts in the North West with all of the usual specialities on site as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the departments of Respiratory medicine, Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Burns, Renal Medicine, Vascular surgery and Trauma medicine. Undergraduate medical education forms a core part of the Trust's educational roles, which the appointee will be expected to be involved in.
Day time obstetric commitments would include a weekly antenatal clinic and labour ward session.
Day time gynaecology commitments would include a gynaecology clinic and out patient procedures diagnostic and operative.
About us
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls , Chief Executive (01772) 522692 / 07513703828
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls , Chief Executive (01772) 522692 / 07513703828
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with all common obstetric and gynaecological emergency presentations
- Teaching Experience (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or anticipated entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy
- MOET / PROMPT
Desirable
- OSCE examiner
- Intermediate Gynaecological Scanning
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Attendance on management or leadership course (examples)
- Evidence of involvement in obstetric or gynaecology governance
Desirable
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Personal
Essential
- Examples of effective communication skills
- Examples of excellent organisational skills
- Evidence of working well within a multi-disciplinary environment
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original research
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Attendance at MOET or PROMPT course
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g. PG Cert
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with all common obstetric and gynaecological emergency presentations
- Teaching Experience (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or anticipated entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy
- MOET / PROMPT
Desirable
- OSCE examiner
- Intermediate Gynaecological Scanning
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Attendance on management or leadership course (examples)
- Evidence of involvement in obstetric or gynaecology governance
Desirable
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Personal
Essential
- Examples of effective communication skills
- Examples of excellent organisational skills
- Evidence of working well within a multi-disciplinary environment
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original research
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Attendance at MOET or PROMPT course
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g. PG Cert
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
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).
