Job summary We are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust sites. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a busy, research active tertiary centre providing regional Obstetric and Gynaecology services including specialist fetal medicine, maternal medicine, placenta accreta, urogynecology and endometriosis services The Trust received a good in its last published CQC inspection and maternity services have also been assessed as being good. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Monday 24 February 2025 Main duties of the job The successful applicant should hold Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists MRCOG (or equivalent) and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. The successful applicant should possess MRCOG and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in obstetrics and gynaecology, including complex obstetrics, open and laparoscopic gynaecological surgical skills and experience in subfertility. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: How can patient centred care be improved and achieved in O&G? About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable Empowered We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable Date posted 23 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CON-881 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities In relation to this post, this post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Obstetric and Gynaecology teams across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital. This post has arisen as part of the replacement of Consultant staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and the beginning of longer-term workforce planning for Building the Leeds Way; the opening of a the new hospital incorporating Maternity Services. Job description Job responsibilities In relation to this post, this post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Obstetric and Gynaecology teams across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital. This post has arisen as part of the replacement of Consultant staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Womens Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and the beginning of longer-term workforce planning for Building the Leeds Way; the opening of a the new hospital incorporating Maternity Services. Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in labour ward and gynaecological practice. ATSM/SITM in Subfertility and Reproductive Health or Management of Subfertility (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit/ quality improvement projects (QIP). Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI. GCP. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in - Experience of Labour ward management at a high level and demonstrate full range of skills necessary to provide expert care in a tertiary referral obstetric unit Experience in independent gynaecology practice relevant to post Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable Experience in advanced obstetric and gynaecology skills. Qualifications Essential MB BS (or equivalent) Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience. On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further. Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Evidence of QI/Governance Experience/Service Improvement Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. Experience working for NHSE or Network organisations or similar Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in labour ward and gynaecological practice. ATSM/SITM in Subfertility and Reproductive Health or Management of Subfertility (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit/ quality improvement projects (QIP). Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI. GCP. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in - Experience of Labour ward management at a high level and demonstrate full range of skills necessary to provide expert care in a tertiary referral obstetric unit Experience in independent gynaecology practice relevant to post Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable Experience in advanced obstetric and gynaecology skills. Qualifications Essential MB BS (or equivalent) Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience. On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further. Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. MD/PhD Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Evidence of QI/Governance Experience/Service Improvement Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. Experience working for NHSE or Network organisations or similar 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)