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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics
Grade
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 9.97 sessions per week
Job ref
205-6162924 - C
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals of North Midlands
Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Consultant Obstetrician

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Job overview

The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills which are based around Perinatal Mental Health, such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team.Ìý

The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team.

The post holders will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team based structure to support care across both hospital sites.Ìý He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees.Ìý He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.

This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands.Ìý Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.9694 PA’s.Ìý You willÌý participate in a 1:14 on weekday on call obstetric rota including 1:14 weekends. (The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern).

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team.

The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

ÌýOur specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands.Ìý Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.9694 PA’s.Ìý You willÌý participate in a 1:14 on weekday on call obstetric rota including 1:14 weekends. (The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ CESR must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
  • ATSM - Advanced Labour Ward / High risk antenatal
  • ATSM - Maternal Medicine with interest for Perinatal Mental Health or equivalent
  • Safeguarding Level 3 or above
Desirable criteria
  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
  • Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential criteria
  • Attendance at MDT meetings

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential criteria
  • Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable criteria
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Evidence of continuing research

Management and Administrative Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Evidence of implementing change within a department/service

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
Simon Cunningham
Job title
Clinical Director and Consultant Obstetrician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782 672395