Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Full time
Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Job offered by: NHS
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Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to complement our middle grade rota and provide increase our cover for the Obstetric & Gynaecology service. Specifically, we wish to strengthen our specialist services in the areas of high risk obstetrics and fetal medicine, and maternal medicine in line with national recommendations. We would also like to develop our specialist gynaecology services including urogynaecology and rapid access work. 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. The delivery suite is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5900 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. We also provide a day case service at Maidstone hospital. Outpatient services are at both hospitals Main duties of the job

This position is ideal for candidates who are seeking further experience within Obstetrics & Gynaecology. These posts will join a team of 14 WTE registrar level doctors who work on a 1 in 8 full shift system. A typical week will include gynaecology clinics, antenatal clinics, theatre lists, specialist clinics and emergency cover for gynaecology or labour ward. There are regular opportunities to join teaching sessions and clinical governance meetings. About us

The Trust provides general hospital services to a population of approximately 590,000 in West Kent and North , East Sussex, and some specialist services to a considerably larger population. Around 140,000 new patients present each year to the A&E departments. Its major hospitals are the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and Maidstone Hospital. The Trust's Headquarters are at Maidstone Hospital. The Trust Chairman is Mr David Highton, the Chief Executive is Mr Miles Scott and the Medical Director is Dr Sara Mumford. The Chief OperatingOfficer is Mr Sean Briggs Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave. To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust. To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction. Person Specification

Qualifications

MB BS (or equivalent) MRCOG part 1 Full GMC registration with a license to practice Additional Qualifications ; ATLS/ACLS/RCOG Part 2/ALS Experience

Completed pre registration year [or equivalent outside of the UK] independent competence at operative vaginal delivery, uncomplicated Caesarean section, foetal blood sampling, perineal repair, evacuation of uterus, Surgical Management of Miscarriage Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy Knowledge

Evidence of understanding & knowledge of specialty Evidence of interest in O & G [eg: audit or quality improvement project] 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. Depending on experienceper annum / pro rata

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