Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job overview

This role is joining a team of Consultants responsible for the provision of Obstetric & Gynaecological services to the Health Board.

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) are currently site based and this post is CTM wide but will be based in Princess of Wales Hospital with clinical activites across CTM. The service is delivered as two separate Obstetric Consultant led units (Prince Charles Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital) and one Midwifery led unit (Royal Glamorgan Hospital).

The Princess of Wales Hospital is located on the outskirts of Bridgend and provides a comprehensive range of acute surgery and medicine for patients of all ages, including inpatient, outpatient and day services. The above services are offered within facilities which include: Emergency Department, emergency and planned surgery; emergency medicine; gynaecology, obstetrics and neonatal unit; paediatric services; acute mental health care (Coity Clinic); main operating theatres and a purpose-built Day Surgery unit; and ophthalmology unit. The hospital also has an Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit; Coronary Care beds; a short stay unit; and full range of diagnostic and support services; a palliative care centre; private clinic/in-patient facilities and a discharge lounge.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service •    To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty •    To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate •    To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies •    To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the CSG and UHB’S service plans •    To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the CSG and UHB •    Core clinical expertise in the speciality •    Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team •    Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams •    Delivering care in the acute hospital setting •    Participating in CPD including Audit •    A Teaching and Training Role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates •    Educational Supervisor role to Junior and Middle Grade Medical Staff •    To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence-based medicine

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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