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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus participation in an out of hours on call rota)
Job ref
320-MDQ-6638860-KJ
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Hospital
Town
Burton on Trent
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for a Substantive Consultant position as a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery.

This post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton but as a merged organisation, we expect flexibility to be able to work cross-sites in the future in line with service developments at UHDB delivers services to patients across Derby, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

There will be a requirement for Obstetrics on call for this post on a 1:10 basis.

Applicants must have Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and be on the Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining registration at the time of interview) and have ATSM in advanced labour ward practice and ATSM in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery.

Informal visits to the department & to meet the staff are encouraged.For further details / informal visits contact please contact Mr Elnaggar, Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology (Burton site) 01283 511511 ext. 3277, Direct Dial: 01283 593 277

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer & operates employee-friendly policies, including job share.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

 In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

 Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is a newly merged Trust bringing together two dynamic, high performing organisations, on an exciting journey towards excellence. The Trust is based across five hospital sites, serving the populations of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounds.

The organisation provides comprehensive services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Within the Women’s and Children’s division these specialist services include obstetrics, midwifery led care, paediatrics, neonatology, fetal/maternal medicine, fertility, GUM and HIV services. The community served by the Trust is highly diverse with a complex mix of clinical and cultural needs.

The Trust is committed to staff health, well-being and development, with all staff being able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Our Gynaecology service is a large service including sub-specialties - Gynae Oncology, Endometriosis, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, besides general Gynaecology service. Royal Derby is a nationally accredited specialized Endometriosis Centre and has been offering tertiary care service for last 4 years. On the Royal Derby Hospital site, there is a single inpatient ward, a day case unit and a large outpatient department which encompasses a diagnostic and treatment area where a large range of ambulatory procedures (hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, colposcopy, MVAC and other minor procedures) are carried out. 

This post is mainly to support the significant growth in Gynaecology referrals and restoration of service due to pandemic, where expertise in advanced laparoscopic Gynaecological surgery is essential to perform TLH and supporting Endometriosis service. Participating the Tertiary Care Endometriosis service will involve working alongside the lead consultant in a multidisciplinary set up with dedicated specialist nurse, Clinical Fellow, colorectal and urological surgeons, radiologist and pain team, with regular MDT meetings and joint operating theatre sessions.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice date of commencement
  • ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
  • ATSM in Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
  • Specialist Registration OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview
  • possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equiavalent
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
  • ATSM in Menopause or Equivalent

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgradates
  • Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Desirable criteria
  • Specific teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under graduates
  • Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of & Commitment to clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • GCP training

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
  • Understanding of clinical risk within obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable criteria
  • Attended a management course for consultants

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Ahmed Elnaggar
Job title
Assistant Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01283 593277
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