Job summary Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust seeks to appoint a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join its dynamic and exciting team. The successful candidate will join a large consultant team providing general and specialised obstetrics and gynaecology services to the population of East Hampshire and neighbouring areas. The post will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The job plan will initially be based on ten programmed activities and will include participation in the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rotas. Main duties of the job The Obstetrics and Gynaecological Department is part of the Women and Childrens Clinical Service Centre and is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The maternity service has 88 beds and will be responsible for approximately 6000 deliveries in 2024. There are four Midwife led birth centres in the district, one of which is co-located with the Consultant Unit. We have close links with the regional Fetal Medicine Centre in Southampton. Additionally the Gynaecology Department sees approximately 6500 new patients per year and performs over 3000 elective procedures. There is a 12 bed Gynaecological Inpatient Unit, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and Gynae Emergency Assessment Unit. We share day unit facilities with other specialities. There are sub speciality units of Gynaecological Oncology and Urogynaecology, and accredited Colposcopy and Endometriosis centres. Closing date: 12th November 2024 Interview date: TBC About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients can come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF487Q Job locations Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities The remit of the post holder will be to provide and develop the diabetic maternity service as well as contributing to general obstetric and gynaecology provision with a general antenatal clinic once a fortnight, a general gynae clinic and theatre list. The Consultant clinical duties: The direct clinical care will include Diabetic antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section list, general antenatal clinic, general gynaecology clinic, gynaecology theatre list and ward cover. Each consultant also participate in the Hot Week rota on average 5 times a year when normal daytime elective activity is cancelled to allow for covering the Labour Ward or Gynaecology Emergency Unit. On call requirements: The post holder will be required to participate in the obstetric and gynaecology on call rotas including resident on call until 10pm week days and six hours resident on Saturdays and Sundays when covering obstetrics and weekday nights from home when covering gynaecology. Job description Job responsibilities The remit of the post holder will be to provide and develop the diabetic maternity service as well as contributing to general obstetric and gynaecology provision with a general antenatal clinic once a fortnight, a general gynae clinic and theatre list. The Consultant clinical duties: The direct clinical care will include Diabetic antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section list, general antenatal clinic, general gynaecology clinic, gynaecology theatre list and ward cover. Each consultant also participate in the Hot Week rota on average 5 times a year when normal daytime elective activity is cancelled to allow for covering the Labour Ward or Gynaecology Emergency Unit. On call requirements: The post holder will be required to participate in the obstetric and gynaecology on call rotas including resident on call until 10pm week days and six hours resident on Saturdays and Sundays when covering obstetrics and weekday nights from home when covering gynaecology. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a safe service Commitment to accept a share of management in the Department Engagement in resource management Evidence of achieving change from effective clinical audit Experience of developing clinical pathways, guidelines and policies Experience and training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Training in basic research technique and evaluation Ability to critically review research Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration On the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent), in O&G MRCOG or equivalent approved by PMETB Completion of RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent Desirable Completion of RCOG ATSM in Maternal Medicine or equivalent Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT Proven experience in maternal medicine and diabetic care in pregnancy Ability to offer acute care as the Obstetric consultant alongside a Level 3 Neonatal Unit Demonstrable team working skills Clinical Skills Essential Knowledge, Clinical and Technical skills to provide a Consultant Service in obstetrics and gynaecology Certification in managing obstetric emergencies on labour ward Personal Attributes Essential Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsibility Good communication skills Flexible approach to working patterns, ability to cope with change Ability and willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a safe service Commitment to accept a share of management in the Department Engagement in resource management Evidence of achieving change from effective clinical audit Experience of developing clinical pathways, guidelines and policies Experience and training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Training in basic research technique and evaluation Ability to critically review research Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration On the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent), in O&G MRCOG or equivalent approved by PMETB Completion of RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent Desirable Completion of RCOG ATSM in Maternal Medicine or equivalent Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT Proven experience in maternal medicine and diabetic care in pregnancy Ability to offer acute care as the Obstetric consultant alongside a Level 3 Neonatal Unit Demonstrable team working skills Clinical Skills Essential Knowledge, Clinical and Technical skills to provide a Consultant Service in obstetrics and gynaecology Certification in managing obstetric emergencies on labour ward Personal Attributes Essential Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsibility Good communication skills Flexible approach to working patterns, ability to cope with change Ability and willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)