Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1)      To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.

2)      Outpatient workload: as above

3)      Research, education, audit and continuing professional development

          a.    To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with  guidelines  set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

b.    To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust      policies and procedures.

c.     To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of      working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.

4)      In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

5)       Duties will involve labour ward cover, antenatal/ gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.

6)       The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.

7)     General elements

a.       To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

b.       To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.

c.       To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

d.       To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.

e.       To contribute to the research and development of the department.

f.       To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.

g.       To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures

h.       To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.

i.        To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

j.        To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary

k.       We are committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.

l.        The appointment(s) will be full time (fixed term) and will have an educational supervisor and a mentor.

m.      Support for the new appointee will primarily be from within the Department.