Locum Consultant Obstetrician

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford, Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Locum Obstetric Consultant to join a dedicated team. The role includes conducting antenatal clinics, managing caesarean sections, and working in a multi-professional environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in clinical pathways.

Qualifications

• Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• Work well in a multi-professional team with excellent team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct antenatal clinics and caesarean section lists.
• Manage resident labour ward days and nights with support.
• Deliver clinical and quality targets agreed with clinical teams.

Skills

Team-working

Clinical skills

Job description

Job Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Locum Obstetric Consultant to join 27 other Obstetric and Gynaecology Consultants in our busy secondary care Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

• Antenatal clinics.
• Caesarean section lists.
• Resident Labour Ward Days and Nights with a Tier 2 & Tier 1 doctor.
• Flexible sessions will depend on your skills and abilities.
• Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• Work well in a multi-professional team with excellent team-working skills and a professional attitude.
• Deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for Your Organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford, Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown, Welshpool (in Powys). All are beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury, located 20 minutes apart. They provide 99% of our activity, offering a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatient services, diagnostics, inpatient medical care, and critical care.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director, within 3 months of starting in the post. For a full-time role, the job plan is based on a 10 PA working week, reviewed annually, and outlines duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the year. It includes clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities, with commitments linked to service improvements and strategic priorities.

The weekly allocation for a full-time contract is approximately:

• 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care, including clinical activity, related activities, and emergency work.
• 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs), including risk management, CPD, audit, teaching, and research.

The distribution of PAs may be reviewed and adjusted based on service demands or further planning exercises.