Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maternity provider in the UK seeks 3 motivated locum consultants passionate about maternity care. Successful candidates will join a supportive environment, gain experience from a diverse population, and have opportunities within three maternity units. Posts offer 10 PA's for an initial 6 months with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Recent training or completion of specialty training in obstetrics.
• Experience with diverse patient populations and varied pathologies.
• Willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities tied to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve quality of maternity services.
• Manage outpatient and inpatient responsibilities for a group of women.
• Participate in clinical teaching and governance.

Skills

Passion for maternity care

Clinical governance

Teaching and training

Flexible working

Education

Medical degree with specialty in obstetrics

Recent training or accreditation

Job description

We are seeking 3 motivated locum consultants who are passionate about maternity care and want to join one of the largest maternity providers in the UK.

We have 3 posts at NMGH (1 resident and 2 non-resident).

Successful applicants will gain experience from a diverse population with many varied pathologies and problems. We encourage applications from trainees who have recently completed training via specialist training or accreditation routes, as we provide a supportive environment for individuals starting out at the consultant grade. The Saint Mary’s managed services in Manchester encompass 3 maternity units, and successful candidates are likely to find further opportunities to pursue maternity care in Manchester.

Initial job plans consist of 10 PA's. The posts are for 6 months initially, with a likely extension to 12 months upon review.

The Appointees Will Be Required

• To support and complement both the secondary and tertiary obstetric services provided by MFT Trust.
• To take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT.
• To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both outpatient and inpatient, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.
• To deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.
• To participate in the consultant rota patterns for daytime and out-of-hours working at the main site of employment.
• To provide out-of-hours care as described in the individual job plan.
• To undertake necessary administrative work related to the post.
• To be responsible for obstetric and gynaecology training of junior staff and undergraduate students, and to actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To take an active role in Clinical Governance, lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.
• To promote research and academic activity within the department.
• To attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training.
• Working across sites within the Trust will be required, and candidates must be willing to be flexible in this regard.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services annually.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering opportunities on an extraordinary scale.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and to drive research and innovation through Hive, our new Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

As a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also embarking on our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organization together.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Professor Ed Johnstone
• Job title: Clinical Head of Division
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Clinical Director: Dr. Swapna Patankar (NMGH)