Job summary
Come and join an innovative, ambitious, and patient-focused
team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
As one of the largest integrated care providers in England,
we deliver outstanding care to over 650,000 people across our region. With over
7,500 dedicated staff and services spanning acute, planned, and community care,
CDDFT is committed to compassionate, joined-up care that puts our patients at
the heart of everything we do.
Were looking to recruit 2 for dynamic and enthusiastic
Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest to join our
forward-thinking team.
What We Offer:
A Thriving Obstetric Unit: Our team manages approximately
4,500 births annually, including complex, high-risk cases.
A Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced
colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting dedicated to providing exceptional
patient outcomes.
On-Call Rota: Participate in a 1 in 12 non-resident on-call
rota, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Career Development: Opportunities for
leadership, teaching, research, and clinical innovation are at the core of what
we do.
Main duties of the job
Post 1 Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a
special interest in High-Risk Pregnancy
This is a new post to support and develop antenatal
services. Elective work will include
specialist antenatal clinics, fetal scan sessions and participation in elective
caesarean section lists. Gynaecology clinics/theatre sessions will depend on
skills and further development needs for the post holder.
Post 2 Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a
special interest in a Gynaecology area
This is a replacement post.
Desirable ATSMs include subfertility, oncology, benign abdominal
surgery, or hysteroscopy. The job plan
will be tailored to the successful applicants special interest area.
Non-emergency duties will include gynaecology clinics, theatre sessions,
antenatal clinics, and, occasionally, supporting elective caesarean section
lists.
Applicants must be fully registered with the
GMC, hold a licence to practise, and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6
months of entry) by the date of interview. We are open to considering part-time
applicants, with an adjusted Job Plan tailored to suit the successful
candidate.
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, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
These are
replacement posts, with on-call commitments based at the UHND site, though the
roles may involve elective work at other Trust sites.
Provide
specialist care to patients at UHND and across the Trust, in line with areas of
expertise
Support
the delivery of regular gynaecology and antenatal clinics.
Participate
in gynaecology theatre lists, with procedures tailored to your level of
experience.
Take part
in elective caesarean section lists.
Attend
Evidence-Based Guidelines meetings, contributing to the review and updating of
clinical guidelines.
Undertake
clinical shifts as directed by the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, including participation in on-call, out-of-hours, and weekend
rotas.
Conduct
regular clinical reviews of patients in collaboration with doctors in training,
ensuring that patient records (including discharge summaries) are accurately
updated following each review.
Provide
clinical management of patients referred to outpatient services.
Collaborate
with patients, families, colleagues, midwifery staff, support staff, and
external agencies to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Take a
leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and other department
staff.
Provide
cover for colleagues during annual leave and short-term sickness.
Education/Training
Share
responsibility with other consultants for the clinical supervision of junior
medical staff.
Participate
in teaching, examinations, and accreditation duties as required, and contribute
to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance activities.
Participation
in Trust-wide programmes, including mandatory learning
Audit and Research
Contribute
to departmental research efforts in alignment with the Trusts R&D
framework.
Participate
in the Trust's Audit Programme.
Engage in
continuous professional development and ensure eligibility for relevant
specialist medical registration.
Participate
in clinical governance committees, including regular clinical and external peer
reviews.
Sessional
time required for any participation in research activity will be agreed on
commencement and kept under review, but not all consultants will require such
sessional time.
Managerial Responsibilities:
Collaborate
with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity and job
satisfaction within the specialty, which may include involvement in the
appraisal process for junior colleagues.
Undertake
management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Head of Service.
Participate
in departmental and Trust-wide meetings to meet corporate and service
objectives.
Play an
active role in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the Trusts
objectives, including assisting with service planning and development
discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct
all activities in line with the department's contracted service level and
operating plan.
Provide
professional leadership for all staff working within the specialty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
These are
replacement posts, with on-call commitments based at the UHND site, though the
roles may involve elective work at other Trust sites.
Provide
specialist care to patients at UHND and across the Trust, in line with areas of
expertise
Support
the delivery of regular gynaecology and antenatal clinics.
Participate
in gynaecology theatre lists, with procedures tailored to your level of
experience.
Take part
in elective caesarean section lists.
Attend
Evidence-Based Guidelines meetings, contributing to the review and updating of
clinical guidelines.
Undertake
clinical shifts as directed by the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, including participation in on-call, out-of-hours, and weekend
rotas.
Conduct
regular clinical reviews of patients in collaboration with doctors in training,
ensuring that patient records (including discharge summaries) are accurately
updated following each review.
Provide
clinical management of patients referred to outpatient services.
Collaborate
with patients, families, colleagues, midwifery staff, support staff, and
external agencies to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Take a
leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and other department
staff.
Provide
cover for colleagues during annual leave and short-term sickness.
Education/Training
Share
responsibility with other consultants for the clinical supervision of junior
medical staff.
Participate
in teaching, examinations, and accreditation duties as required, and contribute
to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance activities.
Participation
in Trust-wide programmes, including mandatory learning
Audit and Research
Contribute
to departmental research efforts in alignment with the Trusts R&D
framework.
Participate
in the Trust's Audit Programme.
Engage in
continuous professional development and ensure eligibility for relevant
specialist medical registration.
Participate
in clinical governance committees, including regular clinical and external peer
reviews.
Sessional
time required for any participation in research activity will be agreed on
commencement and kept under review, but not all consultants will require such
sessional time.
Managerial Responsibilities:
Collaborate
with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity and job
satisfaction within the specialty, which may include involvement in the
appraisal process for junior colleagues.
Undertake
management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Head of Service.
Participate
in departmental and Trust-wide meetings to meet corporate and service
objectives.
Play an
active role in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the Trusts
objectives, including assisting with service planning and development
discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct
all activities in line with the department's contracted service level and
operating plan.
Provide
professional leadership for all staff working within the specialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC).
- On the specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the AAC.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas.
- Management training.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in specialty at time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice.
- Post 1 ATSM or equivalent in High Risk Pregnancy/Advanced Antenatal Practice (or in process of completing this) High risk pregnancy/Pregnancy Care
- Post 2 ATSM or equivalent in gynaecology related areas
Desirable
- Post 1 ATSM or equivalent in Maternal Medicine
- Post 2:
- ATSM or equivalent in Subfertility
- ATSM or equivalent in Oncology
- ATSM or equivalent in Benign Gynaecology
- ATSM or equivalent in Hysteroscopy
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in general and operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to organise workload efficiently.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management.
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC).
- On the specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the AAC.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas.
- Management training.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in specialty at time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice.
- Post 1 ATSM or equivalent in High Risk Pregnancy/Advanced Antenatal Practice (or in process of completing this) High risk pregnancy/Pregnancy Care
- Post 2 ATSM or equivalent in gynaecology related areas
Desirable
- Post 1 ATSM or equivalent in Maternal Medicine
- Post 2:
- ATSM or equivalent in Subfertility
- ATSM or equivalent in Oncology
- ATSM or equivalent in Benign Gynaecology
- ATSM or equivalent in Hysteroscopy
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in general and operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to organise workload efficiently.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management.
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
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).
