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An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
We are inviting applications for an Obstetrician, with a specialist interest primarily in High Risk Obstetrics and Antenatal Care. The successful candidate will have the responsibility for providing care of women with complex and high risk pregnancies and be part of the multi-disciplinary team. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will work closely with the Labour Ward Lead Consultant and Obstetric Governance Lead Consultant. There may be opportunity for more collaborative or cross site working as the department and organisation matures. We are also happy to support Gynaecology daytime activity if the candidate wishes.
This is a new post and creates the opportunity to further develop the specialist obstetric services offered according to the applicant’s special interests; including but not limited to VBAC clinic, Care Outside of Guidance clinic and supporting existing specialist services.
CLINICAL
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
* Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
* Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department.
* Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day.
* An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit.
* To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
* Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan.
* Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG.
* Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kamran Safdar Rao Job title: Clinical Lead for Obstetrics & Gynaecology Email address: Kamran.SafdarRao@esneft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01206 747474.
Applicants or prospective applicants are encouraged and welcome to visit the department and to meet prospective colleagues. Arrangements for visiting can be made by contacting us.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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