Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

Locum Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

12 -month fixed term

This locum post is working exclusively within Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts.

Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, as well as on call in Obstetrics and Gynaecology during the daytime, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. He/she will be expected to work closely with general practitioners,  and Obstetrics staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality surgical outcomes within national targets.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -

• 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 Trust’s procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division or the Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
• To examine and treat patients within the Department as required by clinical demand
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To remain contactable and available when on duty
• To carry out regular ward rounds in a timely fashion