Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-WC9561-DF

Site Saint Michaels Hospital Town Bristol Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/:00

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Job overview Applications are invited for a 6-month full time locum consultant post in obstetrics and maternal medicine. The appointee will join a cohesive, friendly team of 38 consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology working across Bristol and Weston.

The appointee will be an experienced obstetrician and will work with 21 other obstetricians and specialists within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital. Development of specialist areas of interest is encouraged and will be supported in the job plans. The appointee will work collaboratively within the department and within the maternal medicine multidisciplinary team to provide secondary and tertiary level care for the wide range of medical problems referred to St. Michael's Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department including delivery suite sessions and on call, and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Experience in clinical leadership and a keen interest to acquire leadership roles in the department is hugely welcomed.

The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Lead Doctor following job plan review. The post is based at St Michael's Hospital, with a day each week at Weston General Hospital.

Working for our organisation University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further details.

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Dr Sneha Basude, Consultant in Obstetrics and Obstetric Lead

Dr Aarthi Mohan, Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• ATSM or Subspecialty Training or equivalent in Maternal Medicine
• Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc) or teaching qualification (postgraduate certificate or higher) completed or in progress.
• ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
• ATSM in labour ward lead
• Risk management and/or clinical governance experience

Experience

• A thorough and broad training in obstetrics and gynaecology
• To have completed the RCOG Core and curriculum and advanced training modules
• To be able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
• To be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies
• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience in addressing health inequalities

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Involvement in clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Led and completed service development or quality improvement project
• Experience of patient safety investigation
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Demonstrates active involvement in evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Contribution at national level to the field of patient safety and or quality improvement.

Research

• Ability to increase the research profile of the Unit
• Demonstrable track record in research leading to publications in Medline indexed peer reviewed journals
• Must hold current GCP certificate

Teaching and Training

• Have experience organising and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes
• Contribution at a national level to the field of medical education
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to change/project manage Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and overcome setbacks
• Elected role on regional or national committees
• Hold a management qualification

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Show evidence of presenting ideas and visions effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Invited speaker at regional or national conference/meetings

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Displays honesty, integrity and respects confidentiality

Behaviours and Values

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values - supportive, collaborative, innovative, respectful
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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