Job summary Applications are invited for a locum consultant to cover maternity leave at Bolton Hospital NHS Trust. The post attracts generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, with an opportunity to develop a variety of special interests. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will participate in the general workload of the department including out-patient clinics and ward duties (obstetrics and gynaecology clinic activity), labour ward cover, maternity theatre and elective gynaecology lists, involvement in departmental risk management and governance. The on call duties will include working on a 1: 8 resident on-call weekday and 1:18 non-resident weekend rota. About us Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North western part of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. The Family Care Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care in maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. We deliver over 6,400 babies and carry around 1,500 gynaecological procedures each year. The Trust also has a tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, enabling 1 in 4 women across Greater Manchester to receive in-utero transfer and birth at extreme premature gestation at Bolton. The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of, and provide the best possible care to, the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-850FC-24 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Interview/assessment centre: date TBC Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Interview/assessment centre: date TBC Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Medical Degree CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion) MRCOG Desirable Higher degree MD or PhD Experience Essential Teaching Medical Students Experience of Audit Experience of working within the NHS Desirable Sub Speciality Expertise or training Completion of ATSM in fetal medicine/ maternal medicine Skills and Abilities Essential To work within the Maternity & Women's Health Department and liaise with professional colleagues. Manage and motivate staff. Be an effective member of a team. Work and relate to staff in other disciplines Manage change and to organise development. Desirable Assertiveness Ability to cope under stress Clinical Governance Essential Clear understanding of clinical governance Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology Other Essential Be honest and open and act with integrity. To be personally responsible for professional practice and be able to justify your actions. Do not discriminate unfairly against patients and colleagues. Strong sense of personal and team accountability, with a clear understanding of the boundaries relating to delegated authority. Maintain interest in teaching and research Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development. Inspires trust and respect. Committed to quality improvement. Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English Desirable Basic computer skills using Microsoft application Experience with electronic patient records Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Medical Degree CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion) MRCOG Desirable Higher degree MD or PhD Experience Essential Teaching Medical Students Experience of Audit Experience of working within the NHS Desirable Sub Speciality Expertise or training Completion of ATSM in fetal medicine/ maternal medicine Skills and Abilities Essential To work within the Maternity & Women's Health Department and liaise with professional colleagues. Manage and motivate staff. Be an effective member of a team. Work and relate to staff in other disciplines Manage change and to organise development. Desirable Assertiveness Ability to cope under stress Clinical Governance Essential Clear understanding of clinical governance Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology Other Essential Be honest and open and act with integrity. To be personally responsible for professional practice and be able to justify your actions. Do not discriminate unfairly against patients and colleagues. Strong sense of personal and team accountability, with a clear understanding of the boundaries relating to delegated authority. Maintain interest in teaching and research Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development. Inspires trust and respect. Committed to quality improvement. Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English Desirable Basic computer skills using Microsoft application Experience with electronic patient records Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)