Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

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Full time
Location: Tunbridge Wells
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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge well Hospitals.

This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to expansion of maternity services, supporting our Endometriosis service and recovery of gynaecology services. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants and to provide a complete Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant will work on both sites of the Trust providing emergency cover as well as on call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8-6 pm and the successful applicant will take part in this and an equal share of the 1:17-night time on call Rota.

About us

The Trust consists of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital and serves a population of approximately 500,000 people, living in the West Kent and East Sussex areas. The Trust also manages the Kent Cancer Centre at Maidstone and Canterbury.

Service provision for Obstetrics is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5800 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Ambulatory Gynaecology and Outpatient services are at both hospitals.

All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview.

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job description Job responsibilities

The job plan for the post will be flexible to support the services reset and recovery plans and may be altered dependent on the skills of the person appointed and their experience. This will be the responsibility of the Clinical Director and the Head of Service.

Gynaecology commitments would include a general gynaecology clinic and endometriosis clinic with a dedicated session of MDT. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for operating development provided. In addition to this high-risk antenatal clinic, Labour ward, caesarean section lists, emergency gynae cover during day time hours will be incorporated into the job plan.

Person Specification Qualifications and skills Essential

Full GMC registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of AAC) or equivalent Labour ward ATSM Desirable Advance Laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy Experience and evidence of involvement in service development Clinical Experience and effectiveness Essential Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Evidence of wide experience in clinical audit/ quality improvement Well-developed labour ward skills and genuine interest in working in a progressive multidisciplinary labour ward environment Desirable MOET instructor Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice Experience working in Endometriosis service Management and administrative experience Essential Attendance on management or leadership course Desirable Management and administrative experience Staff management: delegating, appraisal of performance, dealing with poor performance, coaching and motivating Participation in leadership development Teaching and training experience Essential Experience of teaching junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals Develops, supports and motivates junior staff Desirable Courses or qualification in medical education Understanding of how to provide effective and open feedback Personal attributes Essential Good Leadership skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. Good organizational and time management skills Supportive and tolerant, ability to speak up on behalf of others Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal skills. Caring attitude to patients. Commitment to continuing medical education. An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital while on call

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QU

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