Job summary
CDDFT wish to recruit a trust grade doctor to our Tier 2
rota. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology Surgical skills.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and
collaborative team of consultants, associate specialist and doctors in training.
The post is clinically based and include both Obstetrics and
Gynaecology. Full participation in the on call rota at tier 2 level is
required, 1:8. Oncall duties are based on labour and gyane wards and reviewing
emergency admissions along with SHO support.
Daytime duties will include labour ward,
elective operating, ward cover and support and clinical expertise in maternity
day assessment units, along with antenatal clinics. Specialist antenatal
clinics also run and there will be opportunities to attend these for learning
and development. Gynaecology services include scanning in the early pregnancy
and acute gynaecology unit, elective surgery, general gynaecology outpatients
clinic and specialist clinics including menopause, and ward cover. We have an
extensive gynae-oncology service and the successful applicant will be expected
to work with this team, including Robotic surgery assistance.
Main duties of the job
Senior
duties in both obstetrics and gynecology, covering antenatal, postnatal and
gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the Day
Assessment and Triage Units and the Early Pregnancy Unit. Ultrasound training
is available and encouraged. Participation in theatre, rotation through the
gynecology oncology team and active participation in audit are expected. There
is the opportunity to participate in the specialist interest clinics in the
department including Obstetric Medicine, Fetal Medicine, Rapid Access Clinic
and Outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinics. You will also have an opportunity to
attend some of the teaching sessions which take place on a weekly basis and the
Departmental monthly meetings.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
A Registrar (Specialist Trainee 3-7) and SHOs (Specialist
trainee 1/2, GP and F2 trainees) support a 1:8 rota for each level. A
consultant is resident for the majority of the time, after 10pm they can be off
site if work allows and be called in to support when needed.
Regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both
obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in
Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during
the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section
lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating
on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior
trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers
to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are
opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to
learn and improve on surgical skills.
There will be opportunity to be involved in undergraduate
teaching and support if interested
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
A Registrar (Specialist Trainee 3-7) and SHOs (Specialist
trainee 1/2, GP and F2 trainees) support a 1:8 rota for each level. A
consultant is resident for the majority of the time, after 10pm they can be off
site if work allows and be called in to support when needed.
Regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both
obstetrics and gynecology. Assessment of patients in Day Assessment / Triage in
Obstetrics, The Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynecology Unit is required during
the day and Labour Ward cover is also integral. Elective Caesarean Section
lists occur daily during the week when junior trainees are supervised operating
on cases suitable for their level of training by consultants and senior
trainees. Trainees are expected to participate in regular appropriate handovers
to their colleagues and follow up patients with abnormal results. There are
opportunities for supervised scanning in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and to
learn and improve on surgical skills.
There will be opportunity to be involved in undergraduate
teaching and support if interested
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Independent with
- Non Rotational Instrumental delivery: forcep, ventouse
- LSCS- basic
- Perineal repair
- Surgical management of miscarriage
Desirable
- LSCS- intermediate/advanced
- Rotational Instrumental Delivery
- 3rd/4th degree perineal repair
- Simple operative laparoscopy
Special Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Completion of relevant courses: Basical surgical skills, perineal repair
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
- Experience of working in O&G at SHO level
Desirable
- Experience of working in O&G at tier 2 level
Qualifications
Essential
- UK NHS experience
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Independent with
- Non Rotational Instrumental delivery: forcep, ventouse
- LSCS- basic
- Perineal repair
- Surgical management of miscarriage
Desirable
- LSCS- intermediate/advanced
- Rotational Instrumental Delivery
- 3rd/4th degree perineal repair
- Simple operative laparoscopy
Special Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Completion of relevant courses: Basical surgical skills, perineal repair
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS experience
- Experience of working in O&G at SHO level
Desirable
- Experience of working in O&G at tier 2 level
Qualifications
Essential
- UK NHS experience
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
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).
