Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job overview

This is a general obstetrics and gynaecology post with the opportunity to develop a special interest within gynaecology or obstetrics.  We welcome candidates looking to progress towards completion of training via the portfolio pathway.

The post has elements of both obstetrics and gynaecology- without-patient clinics as well as sessions on the labour ward, theatre and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology. The trust would encourage development of a special interest to compliment the currently provided special interests.

We anticipate the successful candidate embraces all aspects of the speciality including surgery, audit, research, innovation and education.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: -

• Play, in conjunction with consultant colleagues and management, an active role in the development and delivery of the service
• Ensure, in conjunction with colleagues and management that the Trust meets its performance targets
• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team whilst at the same time have scope for personal development
• Participate in audit and directorate meetings and other departmental meetings relevant to the speciality – for example: governance, clinical risk management and guideline groups.
• Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
• Develop close links with clinical teams in other hospitals in the network.
• Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
• Undergo appraisal and job planning.

The Main duties of this role will contribute to the provision of:

• -On call as senior tier 2 doctor on call on a 1:9 basis, covering gynaecology and providing support to the junior tier 2 doctor covering obstetrics. - ANC
• - GOPD
• - ELCS lists
• - Gynaecology theatre
• - Out patient gynaecology procedures
• - Early pregnancy assessment unit

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team