Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialty Doctors to work within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The Princess Royal Hospital is a busy DGH with around 4500 deliveries a year in the beautiful county of Shropshire. The team covering emergency work consists of Resident Consultants, Tier 2 (Registrar) and Tier 1 (SHO) doctors covering O&G on a 24hrs a day basis. You will participate in the Tier 2 resident rota on a 1:11 basis which includes days, nights and weekends. You will also have access to gynaecology clinics and theatres. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of O&G in this consultant led and delivered service. You will have the opportunity to take on a SITM as part of your CPD time and we will strongly encourage you to develop a special interest. We would be happy to support you with a CESR application if appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• Day to day running of the labour ward, gynaecology wards and obstetric triage with direct resident consultant support both day and night • Dedicated clinical sessions within a specialist area • Ante-natal and gynaecological clinics • Participation in the department teaching, audit, and educational activities • Dedicated CPD & SPA time to focus on an appropriate SITM or CESR application (if required) • To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. • To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 12 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the doctor’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a doctor’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week over an 11-week cycle (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 11 CPD sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700) 31 regular clinical sessions (either 0900-1300 or 1300-1700) 7 shifts obstetric triage (0800-1900) 7 resident night shifts (2030-0900) 7 resident day shifts (0830-2100) This gives a total job plan of 12.0529 PA The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.