Consultant OBS & GYN with special interest Antenatal Care
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An opportunity has arisen to join our team of enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, contributing towards enhancing maternal safety within our unit in Ipswich Hospital.
The post is a new role following successful allocation of national funding following the Ockenden bid process. The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric focus, and be able to demonstrate experience and interest in high risk obstetrics. A complementary interest in maternal medicine would also be of advantage and lend support to the existing consultant body in their provision of obstetric services.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
* Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department.
* Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day.
* Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families.
* An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit.
* To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
* Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan.
* Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG.
* Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital.
The consultant’s role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Nishigandh Deole Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Nishigandh.Deole@esneft.nhs.uk Telephone number: +44 01473702662
Enquiries and Visits
Applicants or prospective applicants are encouraged and welcome to visit the department and to meet prospective colleagues. Arrangements for visiting can be made by contacting us.
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post further or visit the department should contact Mr Nishigandh Deole, Clinical Lead Tel: +44 (0)1473702662
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