Obstetric and Gynaecology Consultant

Reference number372-FSS-MD110-BJob locationsCRH/HRIHalifax/HuddersfieldHD3 3EAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPerson Specification (Essential)Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.CCT (or within six months of obtaining) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Broad experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Evidence of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills.Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and teaching.DesirableSubspecialty or special interest that complements the department.Involvement in service development and innovation.Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.On-Call CommitmentsAlternating Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call split rota.Resident cover during evenings and weekends as specified.Four hot weeks of acute cover annually., Job responsibilitiesPerson Specification (Essential)Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.CCT (or within six months of obtaining) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Broad experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Evidence of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills.Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and teaching.DesirableSubspecialty or special interest that complements the department.Involvement in service development and innovation.Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.On-Call CommitmentsAlternating Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call split rota.Resident cover during evenings and weekends as specified.Four hot weeks of acute cover annually.Person Specification, EssentialMRCOG or equivalentApplicants must have GMC Registration with a License to PracticeAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration2DesirableRelevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialtyATSM in Advanced labour ward practice, high risk pregnancy, Maternal medicineDesirableUnderstanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsATSM in Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy or Benign Gynaecology

Teaching and Training

EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staffDesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser