Consultant in Obstetrics (High risk ANC care specifically SGA)
We have state-of-the-art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are upgrading the existing Dewsbury Hospital to the same standard. Maternity services are delivered at all three Trust sites. We have antenatal clinics at all three sites and Midwifery Led Birth centres at Pinderfields and Dewsbury, as well as a dedicated Consultant led labour ward at Pinderfields providing 98 hour resident cover per week. Our labour ward is directly linked to our neonatal unit where we have an excellent working relationship with our neonatal team. A separate team is responsible for Elective Caesarean sections and also provides backup to the Labour ward teams if required. We also offer an excellent bereavement service for mothers who have suffered a stillbirth or late miscarriage. There are 3 antenatal day units, one at each hospital site providing daily assessments and reviews. Our present team offers expertise in Maternal Medicine, Multiple pregnancy, Preterm Clinics with cervical length scanning, Fetal Assessment and SGA Scans, and high-risk Obstetrics. The department is fully supported by Obstetric Anaesthetists, Radiology, and the on-call team is provided backup by the Gynaecology on-call team. Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include: Antenatal Clinics Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support are provided Weekend On-call
duties for Obstetrics shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:8 basis: Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00 to 19:30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non-resident until 08:00 Saturday on-call weekend as above Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00 Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call) Non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day Hot Week
(Alternate Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 hrs (relieved of other activities during this period) Weekday On-call
duties for Obstetrics shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non-resident until 08:00) Non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day. Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with
at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings, and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful, and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full-time (10 PA) basis although less than full-time applications will be considered. On-Call duties will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites. Person Specification
Qualifications
Medical Degree from a recognised medical school MRCOG or equivalent Academic Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification / awards Management Skills
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services. Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists Experience of audit Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets Ability to manage & lead junior staff Possess good organisational & personal management skills. Evidence of personal contributions to service development Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy. Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service GMC Registration
Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G Experience
ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent ATSM High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent with the USS skills to run an SGA clinic Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service Appropriate experience in Obstetrics To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service. Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). Any other ATSM Experience in delivering medical education Financial planning and service development Experience of developing maternity informatics 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.
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We have state-of-the-art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are upgrading the existing Dewsbury Hospital to the same standard. Maternity services are delivered at all three Trust sites. We have antenatal clinics at all three sites and Midwifery Led Birth centres at Pinderfields and Dewsbury, as well as a dedicated Consultant led labour ward at Pinderfields providing 98 hour resident cover per week. Our labour ward is directly linked to our neonatal unit where we have an excellent working relationship with our neonatal team. A separate team is responsible for Elective Caesarean sections and also provides backup to the Labour ward teams if required. We also offer an excellent bereavement service for mothers who have suffered a stillbirth or late miscarriage. There are 3 antenatal day units, one at each hospital site providing daily assessments and reviews. Our present team offers expertise in Maternal Medicine, Multiple pregnancy, Preterm Clinics with cervical length scanning, Fetal Assessment and SGA Scans, and high-risk Obstetrics. The department is fully supported by Obstetric Anaesthetists, Radiology, and the on-call team is provided backup by the Gynaecology on-call team. Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include: Antenatal Clinics Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support are provided Weekend On-call
duties for Obstetrics shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:8 basis: Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00 to 19:30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non-resident until 08:00 Saturday on-call weekend as above Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00 Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call) Non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day Hot Week
(Alternate Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 hrs (relieved of other activities during this period) Weekday On-call
duties for Obstetrics shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non-resident until 08:00) Non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day. Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with
at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings, and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful, and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full-time (10 PA) basis although less than full-time applications will be considered. On-Call duties will be based on our Pinderfields site but all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites. Person Specification
Qualifications
Medical Degree from a recognised medical school MRCOG or equivalent Academic Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification / awards Management Skills
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services. Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists Experience of audit Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets Ability to manage & lead junior staff Possess good organisational & personal management skills. Evidence of personal contributions to service development Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy. Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service GMC Registration
Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G Experience
ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent ATSM High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent with the USS skills to run an SGA clinic Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service Appropriate experience in Obstetrics To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service. Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). Any other ATSM Experience in delivering medical education Financial planning and service development Experience of developing maternity informatics 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.
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