Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Integrated Care System; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockton-on-Tees is looking for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. The role involves providing general obstetric and gynaecological services, participating in on-call duties, and requires MRCOG qualification. This position supports high-risk pregnancy care and multi-professional teamwork, offering a chance to contribute to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being initiatives

Staff recognition programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRCOG or FRCOG or equivalent qualification required.
• Completed a recognized training program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• High risk obstetrics and medical disorders management experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-site working.
• Provide general obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Participate in the on-call rota with colleagues.

Skills

High level of clinical experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork flexibility

Education

MRCOG or equivalent qualification

Recognized training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

This is a consultant post commencing immediately within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The post has arisen an increased demand across the service and to support the on call rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in cross-site working between the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton-On-Tees and provide general obstetric and gynaecological services. The post holder will be involved in planned emergency sessions for obstetrics and gynaecology, and will participate in the on-call rota with other colleagues, supported by junior medical staff.

The post requires the skills of a generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. A special interest in high risk pregnancy antenatal care would be desirable. An ability to work well in a multi-professional team is an essential requirement for the post.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities

Active participation in Undergraduate and Postgraduate training is expected.

Applicants must possess MRCOG or equivalent qualification and should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining specialist registration at the time of interview.

The post will be offered at a 10 PA contract under the Terms and Conditions for Service for Consultants (England) 2003.

This job is unlikely to attract a work permit. Applications from candidates who require a permit to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCOG or FRCOG or equivalent qualification
• Completed a recognised training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• An additional higher qualification relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience

• Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required of a UK CCT holder.
• Be able to demonstrate clinical experience in the management of high risk obstetrics and medical disorders in obstetrics
• Be able to operate independently on a range of surgical procedures.
• Obstetric ATSM

Management and Adminstrative Experience

• Knowledge of principles of involvement of medical staff in management
• Willingness to participate in management duties and activities within the NHS
• Evidence of having completed the clinical audit loop
• Evidence of active participation in a quality improvement project
• Awareness of the national drivers for safety improvement in maternity services
• Understand how health service reforms affect clinical practice
• Good organisational skills
• Attendance at a recognised management course

Teaching Experience

• Ability, enthusiasm and willingness to teach and mentor trainees and other staffing groups (nursing, midwifery, non-clinical managers, undergraduates)
• Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Education
• Involvement in running Undergraduate Education

Research Experience

• Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
• Research Qualification

Other Attributes

• Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a clinical and non-clinical setting
• Able to organise and prioritise workload being aware and responsible of own limitation.
• Experience in counselling.

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.

Clinical Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology