Consultant OBS & GYN int Benign & Complex Gyn

Job overview

An Excellent opportunity for a substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Colchester General Hospital with a special interest in benign and complex gynaecology.

Enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a passion for women’s health are invited to apply for this role. The successful candidate will join a consultant team of 15 working a 1:12 on call rota. They will work alongside our existing benign gynaecology consultants who specialise in minimal access and robotic surgery. There will be plenty of opportunity for personal development in special interest areas as well as making transformational changes to the service to enhance the high level of care we offer our population.

As well as the Gynaecology aspects of the role, we are looking for an individual who possesses good Obstetric skills and can commit to the provision of Obstetric care and support the current consultants in the provision of the high risk Maternity Service. We would like to appoint an individual who can actively participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance for the department.

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.

The successful candidate should have undertaken appropriate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and fulfil the criteria for admission to the specialist register.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

• Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
• Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
• Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
• An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
• To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
• Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
• Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
• Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

GENERAL

The post-holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
• Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
• Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
• Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
• Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
• Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements
• Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust’s agree policy
• Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust