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Locum Consultant in Obstetrics, Gloucester
Client: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Consulting
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: facb3b1243cf
Job Views: 7
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
The team has a locum post working exclusively within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts.
Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.
The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetric services. They will provide on-call support overnight and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with general practitioners, midwifery colleagues, allied health professionals, obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high-quality outcomes within national targets.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
* To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
* To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
* To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
* To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division or the Trust
Clinical responsibilities
* The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
* To examine and treat patients within the Department as required by clinical demand
* To support the clinical decision-making of junior medical and nursing staff
* To provide on-call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols
* To remain contactable and available when on call/on duty
* To carry out regular ward rounds in a timely fashion
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
The Women & Children's Division are well established and are focused on continued service improvement.
The teams are based at Gloucester Royal Hospital with outpatient activity taking place at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCOG
* ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
Desirable
* Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty
* ATSM in hysteroscopy
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to lead emergency obstetric services in and out of hours
Desirable
* Experience at Consultant level
Motivation and attitude
Essential
* Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
* Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical, midwifery and nursing staff.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole.
* Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs.
* Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments for emergency obstetrics
Personal Skills
Essential
* Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
* Ability to work under stress
* Communication skills, written and verbal
* Ability to work in a multi-professional team
* Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Honesty and reliability
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research and Publications
Essential
* Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
* MD or equivalent
Information Technology
Essential
* IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching
Leadership and Management
Essential
* Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice.
* Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement projects
Quality Management
Essential
* Ability to manage risk
* Ability to manage change
* Ability to deal with complaints
* Commitment to CPD/CME
* Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Teaching
Essential
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
* Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
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