Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The Fixed Term end date for this post is 01/03/2026.
Applications areinvited for the post of LOCUM Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to coverfor Parental leave.
We are looking for an enthusiasticcolleaguewith a flexible approach to provide an efficient service forpatients, women who attend the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments inSunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital.
Applicants must be a holder ofMRCOG, be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics andGynaecology within six months of the time of interview.
Workon a 1:15 rota covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Coversessions including medium risk ANC, GOPD, Caesarean section lists, Daycase Theatre,
Labourward is covered with a hot week rotation when the same consultant covers Mondayto Friday 8:30-18:00 every day
Weekends are split Friday / Sunday andSaturday
Main duties of the job
Applicants must also have excellent organizational and communicationskills, be a good team worker and have experience in training undergraduatesand postgraduates. Direct involvement in delivery of NIHR portfolio clinicalresearch trials is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be encouraged todevelop other special interests based on service requirements.
Family Care is anexciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow anddevelop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we arecommitted to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Pleaseenquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
If you areinterested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome yourapplication.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full duties of the role.
The successful candidate will be expected to workas a team member to deliver the service contract and to contribute towardsstrategic planning and development within the Directorate
The Directorate has a proud record of deliveringthe contract within budget and aims to maintain this position. The post-holder will be professionallyresponsible for their particular patient workload but will also be responsiblefor colleagues patients while carrying out on-call work.
The Directorate expects the post-holder to adhereto principles of practice as set by the GMC and comply with Trust Policies andProcedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* ATSM advanced Labour ward or equivalent experience
* Further Higher Degree, MD or PhD
Experience
* Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT, including ability to provide delivery suite cover and intrapartum care.
* Ability to offer expert opinion on a wide range of emergency / routine cases in obstetrics and gynaecology.
* Interest in Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
* Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
* Evidence of organisational, administrative, management and time management skills.
* Previous record of organisational achievement.
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
* Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Evidence of commitment to teaching.
* Experience in delivering training and education in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
* Evidence of management and administration experience.
* Management course and / or certificate.
* Qualification in medical education.
Other Requirements
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
* Supportive and tolerant.
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
* Involvement in quality and/or service improvement measures.
* Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit.
* Demonstrate ability to undertake audit in specialty area.
* Completed GCP training and been involved in NIHR portfolio clinical research.
* Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
* Involvement in relevant laboratory-based research.
* Experience in non-NIHR clinical research.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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