Job summary
This is an opportunity to
join a dynamic, forward-looking department where change and evolution of
Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a priority. We are seeking to fill two
permanent posts. The primary focus of the post is general obstetrics and
gynaecology including management of labour ward and gynaecological
emergencies with an opportunity to develop subspecialty interests according
to the applicants particular areas of interests and the requirements of the
service. The essential elements of the role will be to deliver a
comprehensive high level obstetric service and support gynaecological
services, in particular emergency gynaecology.
Jersey benefits from a
health system separate to the constraints and targets of the NHS although we
work closely with NHS Hospitals. Working in Jersey provides the successful
candidates with an enhanced remuneration framework compared to the NHS
reflected in the salary scale, as well as benefiting from very attractive income
tax rates.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be one of seven Obstetrics
and Gynaecology consultants delivering secondary health care to the women of
Jersey. The post holder is expected to be a generalist obstetrician and
gynaecologist.
The successful candidate should be adaptable,
flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the
service.
Each successful candidate will fulfil a
clinical role and participate in administrative, management and teaching
responsibilities shared within the Consultant cohort.
Specific duties include clinical
responsibilities for patients presenting to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology
department and administrative responsibilities for efficient functioning of the
Department.
There is an understanding that successful candidates
will have an appreciation that the scope of current practice within the
Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is changing and this will influence the
delivery of care to patients and Consultant working practices.
As such this job description is intended as a
guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or
restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and
this job description will be subject to review in consultation with the post
holder.
All duties will be based at the Jersey General
Hospital or peripheral sites.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and
85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to
and from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and
out of the island.
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy
beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage,
political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild
winters.
Find out more here www.gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means it is
not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its
own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system and laws.
However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the
UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also
part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move
freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a
passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with
private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in
Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For
the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The post holder will be one of seven
Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants delivering secondary health care to the
women of Jersey. The post holder is expected to be a generalist obstetrician
and gynaecologist.
The successful candidate should be adaptable,
flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the
service.
Each successful candidate will fulfil a
clinical role and participate in administrative, management and teaching
responsibilities shared within the Consultant cohort.
Specific duties include clinical
responsibilities for patients presenting to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology
department and administrative responsibilities for efficient functioning of
the Department.
There is an understanding that successful candidates
will have an appreciation that the scope of current practice within the
Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is changing and this will influence the
delivery of care to patients and Consultant working practices.
As such this job description is intended as a
guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or
restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and
this job description will be subject to review in consultation with the post
holder.
All duties will be based at the Jersey General
Hospital or peripheral sites.
The unique location, geography and
constitution of the Island means that the Department provides a much wider
range of services than would be expected in a comparative health authority in
the United Kingdom.
Close links are
maintained with the Wessex Deanery and other major centres in the UK such as
Southampton. The post holder will be
expected to participate in the training of Junior Middle Grade Staff and
Medical students for whom he/she is responsible and ensure that training and
learning needs are identified and facilitated.
The post holder will
be expected to take part in management and audit activities and represent the
service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues. The post holder will
be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management programme and support
the Governance agenda. There will also be an expectation that they will take
on leadership roles where necessary and within their area of expertise.
The post holder will
deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, performing additional duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Being available for
such irregular duties is essential for the continuity of patient care.
The post holder will
deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, performing additional duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Being available for
such irregular duties is essential for the continuity of patient care.
The post-holder will be indemnified by the
Government of Jersey for all public work undertaken as part of his/her
Contract of Employment. The provision
of indemnity cover for any private work or any other medical activities will
be the responsibility of the post-holder.
The post
holder will be required to participate in a 1:6 oncall rota with prospective
cover. Currently there is requirement
to be on site between 08:00 -20:00 hours on weekdays and 8:30 to 12:30 on a
Saturday and Sunday. Off site with
on-call cover at other times is expected. There are plans to move to a 1:8 on
call rota in the future with further expansion of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The post holder will be one of seven
Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants delivering secondary health care to the
women of Jersey. The post holder is expected to be a generalist obstetrician
and gynaecologist.
The successful candidate should be adaptable,
flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the
service.
Each successful candidate will fulfil a
clinical role and participate in administrative, management and teaching
responsibilities shared within the Consultant cohort.
Specific duties include clinical
responsibilities for patients presenting to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology
department and administrative responsibilities for efficient functioning of
the Department.
There is an understanding that successful candidates
will have an appreciation that the scope of current practice within the
Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is changing and this will influence the
delivery of care to patients and Consultant working practices.
As such this job description is intended as a
guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or
restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and
this job description will be subject to review in consultation with the post
holder.
All duties will be based at the Jersey General
Hospital or peripheral sites.
The unique location, geography and
constitution of the Island means that the Department provides a much wider
range of services than would be expected in a comparative health authority in
the United Kingdom.
Close links are
maintained with the Wessex Deanery and other major centres in the UK such as
Southampton. The post holder will be
expected to participate in the training of Junior Middle Grade Staff and
Medical students for whom he/she is responsible and ensure that training and
learning needs are identified and facilitated.
The post holder will
be expected to take part in management and audit activities and represent the
service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues. The post holder will
be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management programme and support
the Governance agenda. There will also be an expectation that they will take
on leadership roles where necessary and within their area of expertise.
The post holder will
deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, performing additional duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Being available for
such irregular duties is essential for the continuity of patient care.
The post holder will
deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, performing additional duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Being available for
such irregular duties is essential for the continuity of patient care.
The post-holder will be indemnified by the
Government of Jersey for all public work undertaken as part of his/her
Contract of Employment. The provision
of indemnity cover for any private work or any other medical activities will
be the responsibility of the post-holder.
The post
holder will be required to participate in a 1:6 oncall rota with prospective
cover. Currently there is requirement
to be on site between 08:00 -20:00 hours on weekdays and 8:30 to 12:30 on a
Saturday and Sunday. Off site with
on-call cover at other times is expected. There are plans to move to a 1:8 on
call rota in the future with further expansion of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Higher Specialty qualification: MRCOG or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in the relevant Specialty (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application)
Desirable
- Additional academic qualifications (MD/ MS etc)
- ALS/ATLS/MOET trained
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to manage labour ward including instrumental and operative delivery, common gynaecology emergencies, elective gynaecology cases independently, completion of LW ATSM or equivalent.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in an NHS environment
- Completion of the LW Lead ATSM and/or Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy ATSM or equivalent
- Experience of postgraduate education/ training
- Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Higher Specialty qualification: MRCOG or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in the relevant Specialty (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application)
Desirable
- Additional academic qualifications (MD/ MS etc)
- ALS/ATLS/MOET trained
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to manage labour ward including instrumental and operative delivery, common gynaecology emergencies, elective gynaecology cases independently, completion of LW ATSM or equivalent.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in an NHS environment
- Completion of the LW Lead ATSM and/or Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy ATSM or equivalent
- Experience of postgraduate education/ training
- Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)