Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - FGH

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role involves managing outpatient clinics, assisting in cancer treatment, and leading a diverse medical team. Candidates must have specialist qualifications and experience equivalent to UK CCT. Attractive employment package in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery.
• Active involvement in clinical audit.
• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics and provide labour ward cover.
• Assist the gynaecology cancer lead in running MDT meetings.
• Perform early-stage cancer operative treatment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

MRCOG

Obstetric based ATSM

Gynaecology ATSM

Job description

This is a full-time Resident Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities.

The duties include Gynaecology and Antenatal outpatient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. You will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two-week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.

It would be expected that you would not be covering services on other sites or in private practice when on call.

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.

Interview date is to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies. The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• MRCOG
• An obstetric based ATSM
• Gynaecology ATSM

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy

Experience

Essential

• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Active involvement in clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to requirements for CNST or other external regulators

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of risk management

Desirable

• Ability to draw on evidence to contribute to departmental guidelines
• IT and presentation skills

Personal Qualities

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 organisational and management skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Willing and able to travel to other sites of the trust