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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (per annum)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (including on call)
Job ref
320-MDR-5847774-SA-E
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/08/2024 23:59

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Locum Consultant in Obstetrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics based at the Royal Derby Hospital site for a 6 month Fixed Term contract to cover absence.  10 PA's.

This post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital , but we expect flexibility for you to be able to work cross all our sites should the need arise.

 

Main duties of the job

Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.

Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments. There may be an element of resident on-call component subject to departmental requirements.  

Whole time appointment with a work commitment of 10 PA’s per week, including a 1:14 on-call rota for Obstetrics

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.

Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.

Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.

Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.

Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.

Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).

Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken with the Assistant Clinical Director for Obstetrics.

Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as “Duties of a Doctor”, “Good Medical Practice”, & the “GMC Performance Procedures” .

Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
  • ATSM or equivalent eg SSM/ SST / ATSM in Advance Labour ward / ATSM in High Risk Pregnancy / ATSM Maternal Medicine /General Obstetrics
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in scanning

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical risk within Obstetrics
Desirable criteria
  • Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
  • Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Specific teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
  • Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of & commitment to clinical audit

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Experience of formal presentations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ms S Dixit
Job title
Assistant Clinical Director Obstetrics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785386
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