Job summary
- Main area
- Women's Health
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term with the aim to advertise a substantive post subsequently.)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 382-DOC107-24-A
- Employer
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Town
- Blackpool
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rota per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance.Ìý Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.Ìý
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to join a dynamic consultant team for a 6 months period with the aim to advertise a substantive posts subsequently. The successful applicants will be expected to provide general obstetrics and gynaecology services, contributing to 60 hours of delivery suite presence, and contributing flexibly to the needs of the department to address performance targets in gynaecology and obstetrics. We offer flexible working options with working from home where feasible as well as speciality cover arrangements on discussion the Head of Department.
Main duties of the job
We have a forward-thinking Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology committed to developing and improving services for the women of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. There are currently 8 substantive consultants within the department, each with a special interest.
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The Women’s and Children’s Unit bring together women’s and children’s services. There is an Antenatal and Gynaecology Clinic, a dedicated Maternity Day Unit and Maternity Ultrasound Department, Delivery Suite alongside a Midwifery-Led Unit.
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There is an active Gynaecology Day Suite where Colposcopy and ambulatory gynaecology procedures are carried out. The unit deals with an average of 3000 deliveries per year. This building also houses a large level 2 neonatal unit.Ìý The gynaecology beds are integrated into the female surgical wards and there is an early pregnancy assessment unit.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the picturesque Fylde Coast. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents –Ìýit’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have a forward-thinking Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology committed to developing and improving services for the women of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. There are currently 8 substantive consultants within the department, each with a special interest.
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The Women’s and Children’s Unit bring together women’s and children’s services. There is an Antenatal and Gynaecology Clinic, a dedicated Maternity Day Unit and Maternity Ultrasound Department, Delivery Suite alongside a Midwifery-Led Unit.
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There is an active Gynaecology Day Suite where Colposcopy and ambulatory gynaecology procedures are carried out. The unit deals with an average of 3000 deliveries per year. This building also houses a large level 2 neonatal unit.Ìý The gynaecology beds are integrated into the female surgical wards and there is an early pregnancy assessment unit.
Person specification
Legal Requirements
Essential criteria
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC).
- Full registration with the GMC
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCOG
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD/PhD)
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Knowledge & Research
Essential criteria
- Advanced Labourward ATSM or equivalent
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable criteria
- ATSM in keeping with special interest.
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable criteria
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Eric Mutema
- Job title
- Division Director for FICC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 956239
- Additional information
For all formal and informal enquires, please contact Dr Eric Mutema on 01253 956239 or via email at [email protected].
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