Job Summary
Our Southend team is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Maternal Medicine.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing ante-natal clinics with a special interest in maternal medicine and diabetes.
2. Providing general gynaecology services including seeing young adolescents with gynaecology problems.
3. Providing a service for 2ww and gynae-oncology patients.
4. Covering every other Friday on call for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and prospective cover.
5. Being actively involved in clinical governance aspects of the directorate and trust including risk management and CNST.
6. Taking up leadership roles within the directorate and playing an active role in operational and strategic management of the department.
7. Providing leadership and participating in Clinical Audit programmes.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Provide a consultant-led service in Gynaecology.
2. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to offer expert opinion and considerate advice to women with complications in any stage of pregnancy and acute gynaecology.
3. Develop the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service by working closely with colleagues to standardise pathways of care.
4. Provide training for trainees in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
5. Evolve and write, in line with Trust governance policies, pathways for patients seen within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
6. Work with the multidisciplinary team to undertake a senior role in the general provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.
7. Provide senior leadership in the management of high-risk patients antenatally, intrapartum and postpartum in close cooperation with other specialties.
8. Provide gynaecological oncological services in outpatients, theatre and emergency care.
9. Facilitate the triage of emergency gynaecology operations as per NCEPOD recommendations to avoid operating out-of-hours whenever feasible.
10. Assess and deliver immediate medical attention to deteriorating elective post-operative gynaecology patients.
11. Support the Emergency Surgical Consultant with a consultant gynaecological opinion/ultrasound.
About Us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We want to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training and support to succeed and progress.
Date Posted: 07 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year (Pro Rata for Part-Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 390-WAC-SO-7235
Job Location: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential:
* MBBS or equivalent
* Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the application date
* MRCOG
* ATSM in Maternal Medicine
Qualifications - Desirable:
* Diploma/degree in minimal access surgery
* ATSM in Benign Gynaecology - open and laparoscopy
Experience & Knowledge - Essential:
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
* Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
* Good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
Experience & Knowledge - Desirable:
* Experience of organizing and developing a service.
* Previous experience or proven interest in teaching/medical education.
* Experience in running antenatal clinic for women with high BMI.
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
Employer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY
Employer's Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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