Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a six-month fixed term, full-time role. The position requires a strong interest in Urogynaecology, alongside a broad range of skills in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Responsibilities involve providing on-site labour ward cover, contributing to departmental audits, and supporting clinical research. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including GMC registration and MRCOG. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to CCT.
• Evidence of audit or quality improvement projects.
• Teaching qualification or additional clinical training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide labour ward cover during working hours.
• Contribute to departmental audits.
• Support ongoing clinical research within the department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organisational and management skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Service development

Networking ability

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCOG or equivalent specialist registration

RCOG Urogynae ATSM or equivalent

Clinical training equivalent to UK CCST

Job description

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

We are in the process of recruiting a Consultant to join our existing team for six months. This is a fixed term appointment, with full time commitment in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are particularly seeking a colleague with special interests in Urogynaecology, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including outpatient clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Labour Ward and Gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the hybrid resident/ non-resident on-call rota. At present all Consultant participate in twilight cover as resident on call.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours. Consultant will not provide any other cover e.g., ANC or GOPD while covering Labour ward.

All Consultants in the team will contribute towards the development of departmental audits. The department has a structured audit and clinical governance programme to which all colleagues and trainees contribute.

All Consultants are expected to promote and to participate in and to support ongoing clinical research within the department.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Statement regarding appropriate training and experience, including that relating to a specialist interest
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Good organisational and management skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of effective service development
• Ability to network with other CPG's, consultants, trainees and management staff

Additional Requirements

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and tolerant
• Caring attitude to patients
• Flexibility and Adaptability to changing needs of service
• Work in pressured environment
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration
• RCOG Urogynae ATSM or equivalent
• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent
• Completed ATSMs appropriate to the post
• Experience of supervising junior staff
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
• Evidence of audit/Quality improvement projects
• Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Qualification/Evidence of management and administration experience
• Teaching qualification
• Additional clinical experience/training that may be required

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.

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology