Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Job Description
Job summary
This post is to support expanding needs in obstetrics and gynaecology. In addition to provision of service, the Specialist would have the opportunity and support to develop special interests in the speciality and participate in the ongoing Maternity Improvement Projects in the department.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust:
Provision of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties.
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call cover on the middle grade rota.
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.
Provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.
Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job responsibilities
Participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.
Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).
Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the a trust approved appraiser
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence-based practice.
Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement
Desirable
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment
- ATSM in Advance Labour ward
- ATSM in High-Risk Pregnancy
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years at SAS grade or equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training)
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities
Desirable
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
Professional Values, Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Attended a management/ leadership course
Education & Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills in order to create effective teaching and learning opportunities
- Promotes and participates in individual and team learning, supporting multidisciplinary learning
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment and ability to supervise clinical audit
- Ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
- Willingness to participate in research
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
