Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 272-6034010
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bassetlaw District General Hospital
- Town
- Worksop
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/06/2024
Employer heading
Consultant in O&G with Special Interest in Gynae-Oncology
Consultant
Job overview
This is a prime opportunity for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our modern and forward thinking Foundation Trust which is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. This job is most suitable for candidates who have interest in delivering gynaecological oncology services including surgery for early endometrial cancer. Competency in advance laparoscopic procedures is essential. Candidates must be competent in management of labour ward.
Main duties of the job
The Consultants job plan is divided into Gynaecological duties covering general and specialist Gynae-Oncology clinics and theatres. There is an obstetric commitment in terms of fixed Labour Ward sessions, Antenatal Clinics and On Call.
Requirements of the post and responsibilities of post holder:
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the Trust agenda in delivering evidence based best practice.
- Participate in Gynae-Oncology MDT meeting.
- Provide safe, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecology services.
- Maintain and improve the standards and quality of the obstetrics and gynaecology services and to have delegated responsibility for appropriate clinical management in those areas.
- Supervise and train junior staff in both elective and emergency situations.
- Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- Participate in the audit programme of the department.
- Participate in the Consultants rota in conjunction with the other Consultants.
- Be prepared to work on all sites for elective and emergency work.
- The successful candidates would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation.
- Be expected to contribute constructively to the success of the business so that the service can flourish and develop.
- Must comply with the requirements of revalidation.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a replacement post which aims to continue to deliver high quality services in both Obstetrics & Gynaecology and to meet demand of Gynae-Oncology aspects of the services for patients of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is suitable for an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynae-Oncology. Out of hours on call component for the post is non-resident and is mainly based at Bassetlaw District General Hospital. This post has daytime duties across both sites of the trust.
On call for this post will be 1:6 out of hours at Bassetlaw site of the trust.
Overall, there are 60 hours of consultant presence in labour ward over a 7 days period at our Doncaster (DRI) site and 48 hours at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH). Out of hours on call is non-resident for this post and is based at our Bassetlaw site (BDGH) starting at 17:00 hours. Resident time finishes at 17:00-18:00 hours followed by non-resident hours. On call is supported by one registrar and one FY2-ST3 out of hours. Day time cover of LW until 18.00 is resident cover. During daytime also each shift has one registrar and one FY2-ST3 cover for LW in addition to consultant.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification (equivalent must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
- You must be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynecology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold full GMC registration and continue to hold a License to Practice
- Completion of Advanced Labour Ward practice Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM)
- Completion of Gynaecology Oncology (ATSM) or equivalent experience in Gynaecology Oncology
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology including gynae-oncology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
- Wide based experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology including gynae-oncology
- Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology including gynae-oncology and the future direction of the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at a recognised management course. Evidence of leadership management and/or administration experience
Teaching and training
Essential criteria
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff
Desirable criteria
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitud
Essential criteria
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential criteria
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Mr Tomas Barani
- Job title
- Clinical Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 642210
- Additional information
Alternatively, please contact the Medical HR Team on 01302 642585 or by emailing [email protected]
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