• 10pa's.
• 12 months fixed term
• 1 in 13 on call
• 1 in 13 Labour ward hot week
• 1 in 13 Gynae hot week (am)

Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust based at Lincoln County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Women's Health Clinical Business Unit has 3 specialties, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Breast Services. The service is delivered over the 4 main sites Pilgrim, Louth, Lincoln and Grantham, as well as smaller peripheral sites. The Departments are very busy and work in a friendly and high pressure environment. There are elective and emergency admissions on a daily basis and targets to adhere to. There is support from the Clinical Directors for new developments and new business opportunities. The services are led by the Clinical Directors.

It is essential that applicants can demonstrate possession of equivalent experience within Gynaecology and Labour Ward practice, with appropriate qualifications.

Informal enquiries about the post and arrangements to visit the department can be made by contacting : Mr Chris Chantry, General Manager, (Tel: 07341739562 or chris.chantry@ulh.nhs.uk) or Miss Vandana Agarwal, Clinical Lead, (Vandana.agarwal@ulh.nhs.uk)

About us

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in April 2000 by the merger of the three former acute hospital trusts in Lincolnshire, creating one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to over 800,000 people across the county of Lincolnshire. We operate 4 hospital sites and deliver services in a range of other settings we employ around 7,800 staff, and have a turnover in excess of £400m per annum.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or Equivalent
• CCST or equivalent

Desirable

• ATSM in Advanced labour ward practice

Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Experienced in leading MDT process
• Must be proficient in obstetrics and Labour ward
• Must be proficient in managing acute gynaecology and early pregnancy problems

Desirable

• Participate in risk management / Multi professional drills

Management and administrative experience
Essential

• Experience in developing clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways

Desirable

• Evidence of management, administration and audit experience

Teaching and training experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Certification in Medical education

Personal attributes
Essential

• Motivation and enthusiasm to drive change and service transformation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Team player with enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and management skills
• Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of service transformation

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