Job summary
We are looking for a proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our Consultant team at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust. This is a substantive post based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the successful applicant will provide cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. The department would welcome a candidate committed to both Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a specialist interest in Early pregnancy and acute gynaecology to lead and continue to develop our early pregnancy service. This post is available to start immediately.
This post is advertised as a full time, 10 PA post. The successful candidate will be based primarily at our Winchester site (The Royal County Hampshire Hospital), although all staff are expected to work across sites if the need arises and sessions may well be in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover.
There is a 1 in 9 non-resident on-call commitment providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
All applicants should have completed the Labour Ward ATSM module and the early pregnancy and acute gynaecology ATSM or equivalent experience. Applicants are expected to have been awarded CCT (or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview) and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive 10 PA post. There will be antenatal clinics, LW / elective caesarean section lists, early pregnancy scan sessions, benign gynaecology clinics and theatre. An emergency gynaecology scan list / ambulatory or local anaesthetic clinic or other special interest could be accommodated. The non resident on-call commitment (1 in 9) covers both Obstetric and gynaecology emergencies. The early pregnancy unit is well established and is available 5 days a week running all day on Mondays. The majority of the clinical assessment, scanning and counselling is provided by trained nurse sonographers with provision for expectant, medical or surgical management of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. There is well-established provision for MVAs with 4 consultants able to offer and train for this procedure.
There are 3 WTE Speciality Doctors contributing to resident on call duties along with 5 WTE Specialist Registrars from the Wessex Deanery.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
Visits to the Trust
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the following for further information/discussion regarding this post:
Mrs Renee Behrens, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Deputy CD via 01962 824208 or
[email protected]
Miss Sameena Muzaffar, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist via 01962 824244 or [email protected]
Miss Avideah Nejad, Clinical Director Womens Health [email protected]
Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register and holding the CCT or within 3 months of obtaining the CCT (with evidence of sound progression)
- Advanced Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
Desirable
- High Risk Pregnancy ATSM or equivalent or Fetal Medicine ATSM
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to deal independently with common emergencies in general obstetrics
- Experience of working in the NHS for at least 1 year
- Desire to support and promote active and normal birth
- Accredited expertise in the area of declared interest
Desirable
- Adult Basic Life Support training up to date within 12 months
- Neonatal Resuscitation training up to date within 12 months
- Emergency drills training up to date within 12 months
- ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership
Desirable
- Ability to offer External Cephalic Version
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical and midwifery staff.
- Evidence of undertaking an audit, service review or guideline which improved patient care
Desirable
- Experience of managing emergency drills training
- Publications in a peer reviewed journal
- Formal training in teaching eg Training the Trainers Course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG