Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine)

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine)

Main area Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grade Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed term for 6 months to support service delivery whilst recruiting for a permanent Consultant) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 050-WXM-O&G(FETAL)-0926-L

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £125,509 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant to join our current team of thirteen Consultants. This is a full-time post for 6 months due to retirement. It include s involvement in a non- resident on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post may be of interest to a Consultant with Special Interest in Fetal Medicine.

Special Interests and Accredited Training in Fetal Medicine are desirable for this post in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. The post-holder must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving Health Service changes in North Wales. The post-holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including Outpatient Clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Special Clinics, eg Fetal Medicine, Labour Ward , Emergency Gynaecology Cover and Operating Theatre lists.

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-led care across general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Participate in the Consultant on call rota, providing senior support for labour ward and emergency gynaecology
• Undertake elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological procedures within appropriate competencies
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre activity and management of complex obstetric and benign gynaecological conditions
• A special interest in Fetal Medicine is desirable, with opportunities to contribute to Fetal Medicine services and multidisciplinary care
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, teaching, risk management and service development
• Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Person specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise
• MRCOG or equivalent appropriate Specialist Registration
• Advanced Labour Ward Practice (ATSM)
• CCT or equivalent
• Fetal Care / Prenatal Diagnosis Special Interest Training Module SITM)
• Maternal Medicine ATSM/SITM
• High Risk Obstetrics ATSM
• Gynaecological SITM

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK Certification of Completion of Specialist Training (CST)
• Statement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Fetal Medicine
• Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Qualification in Risk management

Management and Administrative Experience

• Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a fully trained Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Good organisational and management skills
• Evidence of management and administration
• Evidence of effective service development

Teaching and Training Experience

• Experience of supervising and supporting staff of all grades

Additional Requirements

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and tolerant
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of service
• Evidence of good team working
• Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
• Completed ATSMs as above
• During on-calls, able to attend any emergency within 30 minutes when on-call, safely and legally to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.