This post is a fixed term post for a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a specialist interest in Urogynaecology.
It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute to Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will become a core member of the Urogynaecology MDT of which there are an existing two Consultants and two Specialist nurses. The department is working towards BSUG accreditation. The candidate will also have a role in providing Labour Ward, Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-calls, Emergency Gynaecology and Elective Caesarean section lists. The candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to wider departmental responsibilities such as Governance and Leadership.
Candidates must have full GMC registration, have CCT (or be within 6 months of obtaining it), be on the specialist register. They must also be keen and willing to partake in the Obstetrics on call and cover (non-resident).
This substantive post attract 10 PAs in an approximate 8.5:1.5 split and includes a 1 in 16 non-resident on call rota and a 1 in 16 consultant of the week duty. Flexibility in job planning is a key part of the role.
Deliver clinical, educational, managerial services of the highest professional standard at Consultant level.
Work with consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality, well-led service for patients in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Assessment of in-patients as per Consultant of the Week (CoW) model
Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and ante-natal clinics.
Consultants will be expected to review potential admissions and develop triage strategies to ensure early investigations and treatment of patients is achieved.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover.
Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce. a
Participate in the professional training of the staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
The remit of the post holder is to join the current team of Urogynaecologists (one part time) who lead our Urogynae service alongside two Clinical Nurse Specialists.
The job plan will support the provision of specialist urogynaecology services such as clinics,
cystoscopy lists, urodynamics and theatres at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital.
For further information please contact Specialty Lead Mr Matthew Erritty on . For Job descriptions and to apply, please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk . Please note that we are only able to accept online applications. If there is any reason why you cannot apply on-line, please contact Claire LeBrasse in the Human Resources department for an application form and relevant job description.
The post holder would be expected to contribute to wider departmental service requirements such
as Labour ward, Obstetric and Gynaecology on-calls and emergency gynaecology.
