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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Non - resident night on call per week and 1:4 weekends)
Job ref
331-B0510624
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Furness General Hospital
Town
Barrow In Furness
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 10 PA job plan
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Non - Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.


Job overview

This is an existing post that has become vacant. It attracts approximately 10 Programmed Activities including a non – resident night per week on call and a 1:4 non resident weekend on call.

It would be expected that the post holder would not be covering services on other sites or in private practice when on call.

You must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice and entry on Specialist Register or in the receipt of CCT within six months of interview, an accredited colposcopist and be competent in laparoscopic hysterectomies.

Interviews are scheduled for 6th September 2024

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to promote high professional standards of clinical care and undertake appropriate administrative duties associated with the care of patients and running of the department. 

The main duties include:

  • Gynaecology and Ante-Natal out-patient clinics
  • Colposcopy clinics
  • Special interest clinics
  • Theatre
  • Labour ward cover

 Quality shines throughout the Trust, and the awards that our Care Groups, corporate teams or individuals have either won, or been shortlisted for, show the achievements are being recognised at a national level.

We are absolutely committed to making the Trust ‘a great place to be cared for; a great place to work’ through the delivery of the highest possible standards of compassionate care, as well as our research and education strategy to provide the very best patient and staff experience. 

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay 

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/  

 

 

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
  • MRCOG
Desirable criteria
  • Oncology ATSMMedical
  • Colposcopy ATSM
  • BSCCP accredited Colposcopist
  • Advanced laparoscopic surgery for excision of benign disease
  • Advance Benign abdominal surgery ATSM
  • Advanced Laparoscopic surgery skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT • Active involvement in clinical audit
  • Active involvement in Clinical Audit

Skills, ability and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Sound understanding of risk management
Desirable criteria
  • Experience to contributing to requirements of CNST and other external regulators

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Joe Ogah
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01229 870870
Additional information

Mr Joe Ogah

Clinical Lead  Obstetrics & Gynaecology

[email protected]

Please email as first contact

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