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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (on call)
Job ref
372-FSS-MD92
Employer
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Town
halifax
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum, dependant on experience.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2024 23:59

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. 

We are committed to recruiting to our values.  Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.  

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.  Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/


 

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. The post would suit an enthusiastic, forward thinking team player dedicated to high quality patient care, to compliment the current team. The current team are reviewing the possibility of a moving to a split obstetrics and Gynaecology rota so there may be some flexibility in the job plan.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a flexible, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to team working to join an existing team of consultants providing a comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.   However, there may be an opportunity of on job training in the beginning.

The post holders will participate in a 1:13 on-call rota at Calderdale Royal Hospital. They will be a resident on call element to the role between the hours of 18.00 and 22.00 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 19.30 Saturday and Sunday when on call. The post holder will also be responsible to cover acute obstetrics and gynaecology on a hot week basis (Mon-Fri) between 8am and 6pm.

The service is currently working toward a Split obstetrics and Gynae rota, so on call frequency and clinical activities are subject to change based on service need.  

Working for our organisation

CHFT is nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine hills - the area which inspired the works of the Bronte sisters. We’re conveniently situated between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester and surrounded by breath-taking scenery, places to visit and things to do. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are proud providers of acute hospital services. We value our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset. The CQC rated us as Good in June 2018. In their report they confirmed that “staff were caring and provided compassionate care; patients were treated with dignity and respect and their privacy was respected; patients spoke positively about the care they received". If you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care, then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The selected candidate will be a key member of the dynamic obstetrics and gynaecology team. The Job plan is a dynamic process in CHFT Women Directorate and changes are done based on service needs and individual professional development. The role may include lead of a service area and or representation in specialist committees and forums if the candidate has sufficient experience as per job description documentation. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCOG or equivalent
  • Applicants must have GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
  • All 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 registration.
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
  • Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
  • Attendance at a recognised management course
  • Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
  • ATSM in any of these, Maternal medicine, High risk pregnancy care, medical education

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
  • Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
  • Training in clinical and educational supervision
  • Attendance at a teaching course
  • Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable criteria
  • Critical Appraisal Skills
  • Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

Essential criteria
  • Good communication and empathy skills with patients
  • Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
  • Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
  • Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
  • Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continual learning and development
  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
  • Evidence of innovation
  • Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General

Essential criteria
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
  • For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthAccredited Menopause Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Tomlinson
Job title
HR Advisor
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Gill Harries 

Deputy Director of Operations 

07795825003

Tahira Naeem

Clinical Director

[email protected]

01422224946

 

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