Job summaryWe are looking for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team of Consultants in Women's Health at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Due to recent national appointments, we have created a need for someone to join our growing team and to support our core business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team when we are developing and expanding services offering high quality care to our women in all parts of our service.
An interest in colposcopy would be especially welcome.
Main duties of the jobApplicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme.
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCOG or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post.
- Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Desirable- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
Training And ExperienceEssential- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
- Any ATSM / SITM complementing advanced and benign gynaecology.
- Colposcopy training.
Desirable- Advanced laparoscopic, hysteroscopy and gynaecological scanning.
- Evidence of MDT working in obstetrics and gynaecology.
OtherEssential- Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work
Clinical Knowledge, Skills & AuditEssential- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
- Demonstration of quality improvement projects successfully completed.
ResearchEssential- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable- Proven track record in research.
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and TrainingEssential- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skillsEssential- s empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
- An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
- Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required.
Desirable- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
