Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine / High Risk)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with expertise in Fetal Medicine and High-Risk Obstetrics. The role involves providing comprehensive services, mentoring junior staff, and effective communication within multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must possess full GMC registration, MRCOG or equivalent, and demonstrate leadership capabilities. This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing Trust that emphasizes equality and professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have clinical training in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT.
• Must possess effective multi-professional communication skills.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology services.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organisational ability

Basic IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCOG or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Special Interest accreditation (ATSM)

Higher Degree

Job description

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine / High Risk)

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a ConsultantObstetrician/Gynaecologist following retirement of the current post holder. Thisan exciting opportunity for a replacement substantive consultant in Obstetrics& Gynaecology with a special interest in Fetal Medicine and High-RiskObstetrics. The successful candidate will complement and enhance our obstetricsand gynaecology service.

Main duties of the job

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, wherestaff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey tosustainability and growth.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only willbe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, midwives and other staff groups.
• Communicate effectively with multi-professional colleagues to ensure a professional relationship.
• Knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems.
• Basic IT skills.
• Organisational ability.
• Enthusiasm andabilityto work under pressure.
• Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
• Knowledge of research processes.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• CCT or equivalent.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview.
• Special Interest accreditation (ATSM) / Equivalent in high risk obstetrics / ultrasound training.
• Higher Degree.
• Evidence of research/publication.

Management, Admin, Teaching and Training experience

• Understands importance of management skills.
• Experience ofsupervising junior medical staff and medical students.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.

Experience

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
• ATSM in advanced LW practice.
• ATSM /equivalent experience in Fetal Medicine and/ATSM or equivalent experience in High risk Obstetrics.

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.