Fixed term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Fixed term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant

Main area Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (until 01/04/2027) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-RSCHFTCONO&G-601

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RSCH Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/01/:59

Job overview

The aim is to appoint a fixed term consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in maternal medicine and preterm labour management to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to the development of the maternal medicine and pre-term labour services at the RSCH site.

This job has arisen as a result of maternity cover provision for the current post holder who also supports the bereavement services and has some gynaecology commitments including on call for acute gynaecology at RSCH.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures.
• Provide on call services on a 1 in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology at RSCH.
• Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently.
• Supervise juniors and medical students.
• Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• MRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
• Evidence of experience in maternal medicine skills (ATSM etc) and cervical scanning and putting in cervical sutures.

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Expertise and skills in benign gynaecological procedures and laparoscopy.
• Expertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics.
• Evidence in training in maternal medicine.
• Experience in gynaecological ultrasound for cervical length measurement.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of NHS Clinical governance and resource constraints.
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended.

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Prizes and honours.
• Appropriate progression of career to date.

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills.

Important information for applicants

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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.

Name Aniruddha Gayen
Job title Consultant - Clinical Lead
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