Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

We are seeking  2 motivated locum consultants who are passionate about maternity care and want to join one of the largest maternity providers in the UK.

We have 2 posts at NMGH.

Successful applicants will gain experience from a diverse population with many varied pathologies and problems, and we encourage applications from trainees who have recently completed training via specialist training or accreditation routes as we provide a supportive environment for individuals starting out at the consultant grade. The Saint Mary’s managed services in Manchester encompasses 3 maternity units and if successful in post candidates are likely to find further opportunities to pursue maternity care in the great city of Manchester.

Initial job plans consist of 10 Pa's. The posts are for 6 months initially (likely extendable to 12 months on review) .

Main duties of the job

The appointees will be required:

• To support and complement both the secondary and tertiary Obstetric services provided by MFT Trust. 2. To take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT. 3. To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required. 4. To deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan. 5. To participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working at the main site of employment. 6. To provide out of hours care as described in individual job plan. 7. To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.
• To be responsible for the obstetric and gynaecology training of junior staff and undergraduate students and to actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team. 9. To take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care. 10. To promote research and academic activity within the department. 11. To attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training. 12. Working will be required across sites within the Trust and successful candidates must be willing to be flexible in this regard.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.