Consultant in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic substantive Consultant with general Obstetrics & Gynaecology interests to add to the existing number of substantive consultants. This post is an integral part of the quality care in our high activity obstetric unit, supporting resident Obstetricians, midwives and operational team in real time clinical decision making and ensuring robust care in all areas of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Expectations:
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the care of all patients presenting to the hospital
To share with colleagues, the management of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients requiring admission
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
To undertake duties as defined within the agreed job plan
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in on-call rota providing specialist and timely advice
Job description
Team Support and Training:
Provide on-the-floor support to resident doctors, midwives, nurses.
Identify and escalate training needs observed during acute care and support the learning environment.
Ensuring compliance with statutory training and local training compliance e.g. Fetal Monitoring and PROMPT.
Work collaboratively with the Clinical Education supervisor for training needs.
Strategic and Service Development:
Engage in and lead on audits, research and quality improvement projects.
Collate thematic service issues to develop service improvements.
The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, but may be asked to work on the Bedford Hospital site when clinical demands requires it) and run gynaecology clinics, hysteroscopy clinics and labour wards. We are happy to support
Person specification
Qualification
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Appropriate ATSMs/SITMs in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent
Desirable
- A post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD
- ATSM (SITM) Benign Gynaecology
- ATSM Subfertility and reproductive medicine
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in High Risk Obstetrics and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
Desirable
- High risk Obstetric care in a Tertiary Unit
- Experience of Maternal Medicine / Risk & Governance
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
About the employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.