Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (10 PAs)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-2188-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
Fixed Term Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fixed term Locum post for 6 months.
Full registration with GMC is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our friendly and busy team. There will be a non-resident on call commitment (1 in 10) and clinical sessions to complement the needs of the department. The candidate will be expected to help manage the Gynaecology waiting list and 2 week wait clinics. Special interest in benign gynaecology, outpatient procedures and colposcopy would be an advantage. As well as the Gynaecology aspects of the role we are looking for an individual who has good Obstetric skills and can commit to the provision of high quality Obstetric care.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this post, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised medical qualification
- High diploma (fellowship or Membership) of specialty college
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG
- Active participation in CME and CPD programme
Desirable criteria
- ATSM or equivalent experience in Benign Gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
- BSCCP accredited colposcopy
- Early pregnancy scanning qualification
Administration
Essential criteria
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential criteria
- Management skills and budgetary awareness
Desirable criteria
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Research and publications
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Additional certification of training in medical education
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, team player
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals- Consultant obstetricians, neo natal nurses and midwives
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their own specialty
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice. Flexible, able to cover colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Professional attitude towards work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Nicole Roberts
- Job title
- Specialty Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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