Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in Medical Education

10 Programmed Activities

Permanent

Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 Per Annum

Closing Date - 29th September 2024

Interview Date - 7th November 2024

We seek a dynamic, charismatic, and energetic individual with an interest in Colposcopy / Outpatient Hysteroscopy and Medical Education to lead our staff into a brave new era and fit in with our vision for our maternity service. You would need to be within 3 months of achieving a CCT or CESR. Gynaecological surgery experience would be an asset.

We are a district general hospital based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire with a vision to provide first class consultant-delivered care to the children and families of Nuneaton, North Coventry, and West Leicestershire. We see 2,200 births each year in our consultant-led maternity unit and have strong links with our LMNS partner hospitals. Our Unit is friendly and led by eight consultants (this will be the eighth post).

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

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Main duties of the job

• To support and complement both the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services provided by George Eliot Hospital NHS
• To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and
• To provide consultant presence on the Labour Ward and participate in the out-of-hours consultant
• To participate in 'Consultant of the week' (Hot Week) and to provide consultant cover for the Maternity Assessment Unit and Triage during these
• Pursue an interest in Medical Education and eventually assume the College Tutor role
• To be responsible for the obstetric training of junior staff and undergraduate students. The role will provide leadership and input for the PROMPT training.
• To be involved in appraisal and assessment of junior staff and undergraduate students. To actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary
• To take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects
• To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post
• To promote research and academic activity within the department
• To attend Trust and Departmental induction and mandatory training

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PLAN (10 PAs)

This job plan is for illustration purposes only and may change slightly at appointment although overall content will be similar. There is a need to work flexibly and to commit to an annualised job plan to accommodate the hot week way of working.

Antenatal Clinic

Weekly

0.8

Gynaecology Theatre

Pre and Post op ward rounds

Alternate weeks

0.4

0.25

Labour Ward Cover Plus Predictable Activity OOH (Twilight and Weekends)

Hot Week 1:8

0830 1700 hrs Mon - Thurs

3.2

Colposcopy clinic

Weekly

0.8

Gynaecology Clinic

Alt Weeks

0.4

Administration

Weekly

0.8

SPA for Appraisal and Revalidation

Weekly

1.5

Hysteroscopy clinic

Weekly

0.8

Undergraduate Medical Education

0.5

Weekly

0.5

On Call - non predictable

Medium frequency: 1 in 5 to 1 in 8

1:8

Category: A

On call supplement: 5.0%

1:8

Category: A

On call supplement: 5.0%

Total

9.45

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
• ATSM in Out Patient Hysteroscopy
• ATSM in EPAU management
• IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
• Evidence of regularly undertaking audits and management of change in line with the audit recommendations

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Ability to perform/ interest in performing laparoscopic hysterectomies

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration, with licence to practice
• MRCOG or Equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations eg BSCCP

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g., MSc, MD or equivalent

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