Consultant Obstetrician in High Risk Obstetrics

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Obstetrics to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in high-risk obstetrics, acute services, and lead roles within the department. They will contribute to a variety of specialist clinics while working at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with prospects for professional development.

Benefits

Extensive educational links

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST.
• Evidence of leadership skills particularly in Obstetrics.
• Able to demonstrate excellence in general operative skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in acute service on delivery suite and on call rota.
• Deliver routine antenatal and specialist clinics.
• Provide high-quality obstetric care.

Skills

Excellent leadership skills

General operative skills

Clinical training in obstetrics and gynaecology

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration

Relevant CCT or equivalent

Job description

Consultant in Obstetrics

This is a great opportunity to take up a Consultant position in high risk Obstetrics based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

The appointee will join the existing team of Obstetricians, currently we have 4 dedicated Obstetricians with 6 Consultants doing both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic with a range of skills to compliment and develop our services with a willingness to take on a lead role within the department: such as Day Assessment Unit lead or Risk Management. An interest in Maternal Medicine, Bereavement and Fetal Medicine would be especially welcome.

Main duties of the job

Our Maternity unit has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We provide a wide range of specialist obstetric services including Maternal medicine, Diabetic care, Prem Prevention as well as WREN and bereavement support. There are always areas that we would like to develop and support and we would love the opportunity to discuss this with you should you be interested in the position.

We have an alongside birth centre on the main hospital site and 2 community birth centres in Helston and St. Austell.

You will be involved in both the acute service, working on delivery suite and on the on call rota as well as delivering routine antenatal and specialist clinics, where appropriate.

Currently there are plans, that are well under way, for a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital due for completion in 2028 which further adds to the excitement and potential for our hospital and for new appointee!

You will be part of a team of 17 consultants delivering a benign gynaecology clinics and theatre sessions at the Royal Cornwall and West Cornwall hospitals with access to fully integrated theatres. You will deliver high quality Obstetric care, providing an antenatal clinic and ensuring excellent care of women on the labour ward.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds.

We work with health and social care organisations –including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc)

Clinical experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that to relating to specialist interest
• Evidence of Leadership skills particularly in Obstetrics
• Able to demonstrate excellence in general operative skills

Desirable

• Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM
• Additional experience/ATSM to support complimentary skill of the department

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