Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ( Labour ward & simulation )
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
Our values
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:
Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.
Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.
Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a dedicated focus on Labour Ward Leadership and a special interest in simulation-based training. We seek candidates with established expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing patient safety, optimizing team performance, and advancing training through simulation methodologies.
The successful applicant will participate in a 1:14 on-call rota, lead Labour Ward management during designated "hot weeks," and provide emergency gynaecology cover. This position entails active involvement in managing complex obstetric cases, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining the highest standards of care within the delivery suite.Additionally, the post holder will contribute to general obstetrics and gynaecology clinics, elective and emergency theatres, and simulation-based teaching programs.
Main duties of the job
This is RCOG approved post.
As the Labour Ward Lead, the appointed consultant will oversee the daily operations of the obstetric unit during allocated hot weeks. During this period, the consultant will deliver direct, consultant-led care across the unit, with other clinical duties temporarily suspended to ensure a dedicated focus on obstetric care.Emergency gynaecology cover during these weeks will be provided by a separate consultant.
The role also encompasses responsibility for the development and enhancement of the simulation training program. This includes designing and delivering multidisciplinary simulation sessions aimed at improving clinical outcomes and fostering cohesive team performance in high-risk obstetric scenarios.
This post offers 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with the flexibility to develop additional roles and responsibilities through mutual agree.
Working for our organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is climbing the performance league tables and was shortlisted for the first ever National Compassionate Patient Care Award and finished runner-up in the 500 entry Guardian Public Service Award for measuring excellence.In addition to this the Trust has been nationally recognized for having one of the highest ratings from "Friends and Family" surveys. Focused on patient experience the Trust has launched a Patient Experience Department and Patient Panel which meets on a monthly basis, receiving presentations from clinical teams across the Trust describing the changes that are enabling the Trust to become more focused on the needs of patients, families and carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)*
- Must be expecting to receive CCT within the next six months to be eligible for interview.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC*
- • CCST or Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- RCOG ATSM or similar in Labour ward
- Experience in Simulation Training lead or PROMPT training
- RCOG ATSM in General Gynecology (As the Post covers Both general Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Management
Desirable criteria- • Evidence of management and administration experience • Previous relevant Clinical Leadership role
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- • CCST or Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- RCOG ATSM or similar in Labour ward
- Experience in Simulation Training lead or PROMPT training
- RCOG ATSM in General Gynecology (As the Post covers Both general Obstetrics and Gynecology)
- • Additional clinical experience/training that may be required • Additional RCOG ATSM(s) in Obstetrics or Gynecology (Acute Gynecology/Early Pregnancy or Hysteroscopy or Colposcopy or High-risk Pregnancy) are desirable.
Teaching and Research
Essential criteria- • Experience of supervising junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- • Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
What we can offer you:
- Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
- Free car parking for our staff
- Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
- Minimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
- Access to NHS Pension scheme
- Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
- Onsite creche facilities
- Annual appraisals with career pathways
- In-house training courses
- Discounted hospital restaurant
- Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
- Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability
- All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
- Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks
- Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn