Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job overview

We are delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to join a dynamic, diverse, and highly supportive department. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Locum Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to help us continue delivering outstanding maternity care, with opportunities to develop and pursue individual gynaecological interests.

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Please contact the recruitment team after shortlisting if you need adjustments.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to:

- To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate. Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines. - Participate in the timetabled obstetric sessions and join the other obstetric consultants in maintaining and developing modern obstetric practice to a high standard. - Oversee the care of obstetrics patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists. - Contribute to the resident and non resident on call rota. - Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will consist of a 10PA job plan in obstetrics which will also contain Obstetric on call duties. On call frequency will be 1:12 weekends and 4 in 12 24 hour on call obstetric shifts where there is a 12 hour resident quote and a 12 hour non resident quota.

The job plan will include activities such as antenatal clinic, specialist antenatal clinics such as diabetes, elective caesarean operating lists, and ECV lists. The activities within the job plan are flexible depending on the applicant’s skill set.

This job plan is intended to be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.

Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management. In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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.