Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

All consultants will take part in a 1 in 14 rota of hot week cover, in which one week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00) is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week. These sessions involve prospective cover and must be swapped if they fall during a week in which holiday is taken., The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. In addition, the post holder will be required Menstrual disorder clinics (one stop hysteroscopy clinics) and any special interest clinics depending of the post holders skills. Colposcopy clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills. Theatre The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access. Post holder will be required to cover full day elective caesarean section list once a week. Caesarean sections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays. SPA Time In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance framework within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.

The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology in order to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success. We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.