This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and innovative team within County Durham and Darlington, with 4000+ deliveries across the Trust per year.
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Fetal medicine, at ATSM level or equivalent.
The post holder will participate in the Tier 3 non-resident obstetrics and gynaecology cover at UHND, currently 1 in 12. Non-emergency work will include regular fetal medicine scanning sessions, antenatal clinics, elective caesarean sections, gynaecology clinics and theatre sessions (depending on skill set and interests).
You must be fully registered with a GMC licence to practise and be on the specialist register (or within 6 months of entry) on the date of the interview. If you wish to work part time you will still be considered for the post with an adjusted Job Plan to be developed.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the above clinical duties, there will be an opportunity for development in terms of simulation training and leadership opportunities. There will also be an expectation to work with our neighbouring tertiary sites and participate in regional networks.
The Department provides an acute service across both Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH) and University Hospital North Durham (UHND), as well as outpatient services at Bishop Auckland Hospital (BAH), Shotley Bridge (SBH) and Chester le Street (CLS). Day case surgical procedures are also performed at BAH.
Job responsibilities
The post is a replacement post. This is a trust wide post, but on-call commitment as well as the majority of elective activity will be based at the UHND site.
Provides specialist Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics services to patients across the Trust, within a Fetal Medicine team with 2 other consultant colleagues (both based in DMH).
Attend the Evidence Based Guidelines meetings, review and updating guidelines.
Attend the CDDFT Quality Steering Group for Antenatal & Newborn Screening.
Share attendance at the Regional Fetal Medicine Group.
Liaise with colleagues and coordinate Obstetric Ultrasound Training for Trainees.
Trust Lead Clinician for Multiple Pregnancy, alongside a weekly ANC.
Participate in elective caesarean section lists.
Undertakes clinical shifts in the Department at the direction of the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology including participation on the on-call/out of hours/weekend rosters.
Conducts regular clinical reviews of patients at appropriate intervals with doctors in training ensuring that the patient records (including discharge summaries) are accurately up-dated after review of each patient.
Conducts clinical review and clinical management of patients referred to outpatient services.
Supports and liaises with patients, families, colleagues, midwifery, support staff and external agencies to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Takes a leadership and mentoring role for doctors in training and others within the department.
Responsible for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Clinical experience and competence in General and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Ability to organise workload efficiently
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
* Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
* Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development
* Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
* Experience of teaching to undergraduates
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
* Formal training in medical education
Experience
Essential
* ATSM or equivalent in Fetal Medicine or in the process of completing this.
* ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice.
Desirable
* ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Antenatal Practice or Maternal Medicine with an interest to train into Fetal Medicine will be considered.
* Any other ATSM or equivalent.
Statutory Registration
Essential
* Full registration with GMC
Qualifications
Essential
* Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent.
* Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC).
* On the specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the AAC.
Desirable
* Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
* Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Masters degree, diplomas.
* Management training.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW #J-18808-Ljbffr