Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Obstetrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
The Obstetric and Gynaecology team are looking to appoint a new colleague for an Obstetric only post based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
This is a full time, 10 PA post, fixed term for 12 months.
The post holder will have accreditation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and be on the Specialist Register.
The successful candidate will have a passion for Obstetrics and risk management. Interest and experience in risk management would be of benefit in this appointment.
The department has a 3 tier on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a 1:12 on-call.
This will require cover of the obstetric on-call part of the rota ONLY.
The candidate will join an already well-established team, which includes Consultants with special interests in Fetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Diabetes, Urogynaecology, Menstrual Dysfunction, Minimal Access surgery, Endometriosis and Gynaecological Oncology.
Main duties of the job
To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnostic and treatment services to patients requiring obstetric services, as outlined in the proposed programme. This includes management of obstetric patients at consultant level, i.e. labour ward management, and decision making regarding high risk obstetric patients.
To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan; as reviewed annually. You are responsible for the associated duties set out in of the Terms and Conditions.
The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your Job Plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager have agreed should reasonably be achieved in the time in question. These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
You will be provided with shared office accommodation and will share a secretary resource.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details.
There is an expectation that the candidate will visit the trust to meet not only the interviewing panel but informally talk to some of the medical, midwifery, nursing, managerial and admin team over coffee.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (“equivalence” must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- MSc. or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience.
- Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
- Sub specialty training/ATSM in Labour ward lead, Advanced labour wad practitioner, maternal medicine, fetal medicine, high risk pregnancy
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Lovelock
- Job title
- Clinical Service Lead for Obstetrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Potential candidates are welcome to contact the following officers:
Associate Medical Director – James Coulston
Clinical Service Lead Obstetrics – Claire Lovelock
Claire.Lovelock@somersetft.nhs.uk
Director of Midwifery- Sally Bryant
Head of Midwifery – Alison Dennet
Service Group Director – Julie Thomas
Head of Women’s and Sexual Health Services - Laura Wilson
Medical Director – Dr Mike Walburn
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