Consultant OBS & GYN with special interest Antenatal Care
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families.
5. An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit.
6. To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
7. Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan.
8. Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG.
9. Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital.
10. The consultant's role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
About Us
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 are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
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 offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
Date Posted
29 January 2025
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
432-MI2598
Job Locations
Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Person Specification
Essential
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* MRCOG or equivalent
* Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
* Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
* ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent
Desirable
* Higher degree
* MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
* PROMPT trained and faculty
* ATSM in fetal or maternal medicine
* ATSM in Antenatal Care/ High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent
* ATSM in Labour Ward Lead
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Employer's Website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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