Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maternity services provider in Cambridgeshire seeks a dedicated healthcare professional to manage Obstetric patients and lead Gynaecological services. Candidates should have a passion for patient care and the ability to maintain high clinical standards. The role includes oversight of both elective and emergency cases, with participation in a 1:9 on-call rota. Sponsorship opportunities are available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Maintaining highest clinical standards in managing obstetric patients.
• Ability to care for pregnant women with complex medical problems.
• Experience in handling gynaecological problems including elective and emergency activity.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Clinical Leads at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
• Be accountable to the Medical Director.
• Collaborate in MDT work in Acute Obstetrics and Maternal medicine.
• Provide clinical input and leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department management.

Job description

The standard job plan is of 10 programmed activities (PAs) including participation in a 1:9 on call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. It is expected that the successful candidate will be working on one site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital though there may be a need for cross site working in the future. This appointment will be made by the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England). Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Maternity Departments have been rated as 'Good' by CQC in June 2023. They have fully equipped obstetric and midwifery led birthing units, fetal medicine scanning and high risk obstetric services in addition to high quality modern inpatient and outpatient Gynaecology services. The Maternity IT system is K2 with all 3 modules- Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal. Advert Both units have a credible reputation for their personal approach to the provision of maternity services and the excellent care provided for women and their families. There are about 2200 births per annum at Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH). Peterborough City Hospital (PCH) delivers around 4500 women per annum. Both units have a Midwifery-led birthing Unit (MLBU) alongside the Consultant led Unit.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Clinical Leads at HH
• Be accountable to the Medical Director
• Pursue an interest in line with service needs and an opportunity to provide leadership in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetric patients
• Care for pregnant women with complex medical problems
• Care for women with Gynaecological problems including elective and emergency activity
• Collaborate in MDT work in Acute Obstetrics and Maternal medicine
• Provide clinical input and leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Liaise with the management team to develop the infrastructure for the provision of the service
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department management and development of the service
• Expected to cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies during on calls

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