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Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
10 sessions per week (Part of on call rota)
Job ref
156-MS-3880
Employer
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Town
Truro
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Consultant - Obstetrician

Consultant

Job overview

Consultant in Obstetrics 

This is a great opportunity to take up a Consultant position in Obstetrics based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The appointee will join the existing team of Obstetricians, currently we have 4 dedicated Obstetricians with 6 Consultants doing both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic with a range of skills to compliment and develop our services with a willingness to take on a lead role within the department: such as Day assessment Unit lead or Risk Management. An interest in Fetal Medicine, Bereavement and Maternal Medicine would also be particularly welcome.

Main duties of the job

Our Maternity unit has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We provide a wide range of specialist obstetric services including – Fetal and Maternal medicine, Diabetic care, Prem Prevention as well as WREN and bereavement support. There are always areas that we would like to develop and support and we would love the opportunity to discuss this with you should you be interested in the position.

We have an alongside birth centre on the main hospital site and 2 community birth centres in Helston and St. Austell.

You will be involved in both the acute service, working on delivery suite and on the on call rota as well as delivering routine antenatal and specialist clinics, where appropriate.

Currently there are plans, that are well under way, for a new Womens’ and Childrens Hospital due for completion in 2028 which further adds to the excitement and potential for our hospital and for new appointee!

You will be part of a team of 17 consultants delivering a benign gynaecology clinics and theatre sessions at the Royal Cornwall  and West Cornwall hospitals  with access to fully integrated theatres.  You will deliver high quality Obstetric care, providing an antenatal clinic and ensuring excellent care of women on the labour ward.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds  

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side 

 To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

  • Identity Checks 
  • Professional registration and qualification checks 
  • Employment history and reference checks 
  • Work health assessments 
  • Criminal record check standards 
  • Right to work checks 

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc)

Clinical experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
  • Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that to relating to specialist interest
  • Evidence of Leadership skills particularly in Obstetrics
  • Able to demonstrate excellence in general operative skills
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM
  • Additional experience/ATSM to support complimentary skill of the department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Thomas Smith-Walker
Job title
Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07901687720
Additional information

Mr Jon Clarke , Specialty Lead and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,  via the hospital  switchboard on 01872 250000 

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