Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust with special interest in Maternal Medicine.
This post will include participation in the Obstetric non-resident on call service and clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department.
Joining the team at Dorset County Hospital, you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work-life balance.
This post is offered on the 2003 Consultant contract terms and conditions of service. The successful candidate will join our existing team of 8 consultants. This is a full-time position with 10 programmed activities and an on-call commitment of 1:8.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide clinical expertise and responsibility to the service in terms of knowledge, clinical activity, and guidance as needed.
2. Take part in the 1 in 7 consultant on-call rota and conduct post-take consultant ward rounds.
3. Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
4. Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have the opportunity to learn on a one-to-one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on an ad hoc basis throughout the day.
5. Ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of patient care.
6. Fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical governance.
7. Participate in audit and other areas of Directorate responsibility.
8. Assist the department in meeting government targets and take an active part in further development of the service.
9. Attend and actively participate in monthly department and education meetings.
The Obstetric and Gynaecology Department at Dorset County Hospital consists of eight Consultants, six Specialty Doctors, three Registrars on the Wessex rotation, five junior doctors, and two Trust Doctors supporting the service.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides excellent services to a rural population of 215,000. Your main base would be at Dorset County Hospital, a modern 365 bed, acute hospital located in the County town of Dorchester.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
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