Consultant Obstetrician

Job overview

The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills which are based around Perinatal Mental Health, such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team.

The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team.

He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.

(The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern).

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team.

The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team.

Working for our organisation

The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

(The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern).

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ CESR must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
• ATSM - Advanced Labour Ward / High risk antenatal
• ATSM - Maternal Medicine with interest for Perinatal Mental Health or equivalent
• Safeguarding Level 3 or above

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)

Clinical Experience & Training

• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

• Postgraduate qualification in medical education
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Attendance at MDT meetings

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

• Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials

• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of continuing research

Management and Administrative Experience

• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department/service

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
• Experience of Obstetric Governance
• Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
• Willing to participate in audit programmes
• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly

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3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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