Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-2168
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TN37 7RD
- Town
- St Leonards On Sea
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Benign gynae surgery)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynaecological surgery – laparoscopic and open to join our friendly and busy team.
Full registration with the GMC is essential. Applicants will need to be on the specialist register or within six months of CCT date.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post which has arisen due to an increase in demand in the clinical service. There will be a non-resident on call commitment and then clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department and to manage the Gynaecology waiting list. The post holder will be expected to be able to undertake Laparoscopic hysterectomies independently.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG
- Active participation in CME and CPD programme
Desirable criteria
- Able to carry out Laparoscopic Hysterectomies
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience, and independent practice in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months
Desirable criteria
- ATSM advanced labour ward
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery
Administration
Essential criteria
- Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal
Management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities ·
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections) ·
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach. · Ability to inspire and motivate others.
Desirable criteria
- Management course and/or qualification
- Experience of managing change e.g. in budgets, staff
Audit , research and publications
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of completed audit projects
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Additional certification of training in medical education
Personal skills and attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, team player
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals- Consultant obstetricians, neo natal nurses and midwives
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their own specialty
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice. Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with information technology
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Nicky Roberts
- Job title
- Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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