Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 in15 oncall)
- Job ref
- 344-RP6889CONWCY
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- QEQM Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/08/2024
Employer heading
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (RAC and colposcopy)
Consultant
Job overview
This is a substantive post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. All subspecialties will be considered but an interest in rapid access clinic and colposcopy would be an advantage. This is a replacement post for a retired colleague at QEQM.
The post-holder will need to demonstrate competence in core Obstetrics and Gynaecology to enable he/she to fulfil the role of a general obstetrician and gynaecologist. The consultant will be expected to participate in Intrapartum and elective obstetrics to ensure provision of the hours of consultant presence as required by the RCOG.
There will be a regular on call session (1 in 15) . There will be regular theatre and sessions. Your job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA’s and 2 supporting professional activity PA’s. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.
We are a friendly unit and are looking for someone who works well in a team.
We value new ideas and suggestions to improve our service.
Main duties of the job
Will be part of a 16 strong consultant team delivering on calls with a frequency of 1 in 1.
Working as part of the rapid access team with close working relationship with our gynae-oncology specialists
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* ** to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust.
In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
* ** refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post. Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG part 2/3
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
Experience
Essential criteria
- CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
- ATSM advanced labour ward practice
- Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high risk caesarean sections
Desirable criteria
- Colposcopy accreditation
- ATSM in benign gynaecology or gynaecology
Other
Essential criteria
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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
- Natasha.Curtiss
- Job title
- QEQM Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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