Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job overview

This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This is a full-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly & supportive O&G team at Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This post is particularly suitable for doctors who have experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and will provide clinical experience on the second on call tier.

The post is a 10 PAs position (including on-call commitments) on the Specialty Doctor nationally agreed scale. There will be opportunities to embark on new ATSMs as appropriate, and it would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the department.  In addition they would be expected to have active participation in education and audit, which is a great opportunity to enhance your skillset.

The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of appointment. Candidates without GMC will progress if shortlisted for interview, though will be expected to have GMC registration at the time of appointment.

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number is applicants is reached.

Interviews to take place on 15th January 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required and a minimum of 12 months clinical experience including independent On Call activity in the UK.

This post is also suitable for senior trainees working towards their CESR. The department will support suitable and interested candidates with completion of ATSM based on the mutual needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Teaching & Training Responsibilities

The post will include a requirement to be involved in the teaching of junior staff, including those preparing for examinations such as MRCOG and DRCOG as well as teaching medical students from Liverpool University.  There are also obstetric emergency study days and perineal workshops

The trust is committed to continuing medical education and professional development.  Successful candidates will be expected and encouraged to maintain and develop their skills and all appropriate study leave will be supported by the trust.

Research & Audit Responsibilities

Involvement in audit will be expected and encouraged.  The trust have a well-established audit unit to support this.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UKs largest Trusts. The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites to people across St Helens, Knowsley, Halton, Southport, Ormskirk, parts of Liverpool and the surrounding areas. As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care (see page xx). We strongly believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care, whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients.

Our valued workforce is recognised for their expert skills and talents, with our teams winning national awards on a regular basis.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in England, to achieve the rating of OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

Whiston Hospital

As part of a £338 million (PFI) investment, both Whiston and St Helens hospitals were rebuilt, resulting in modern state-of-the-art acute hospital facilities.

Whiston Hospital was completed in 2010 and is a busy teaching hospital which provides a comprehensive range of acute medical and surgical services. The hospital is also home to the busiest Emergency Department in Cheshire and Merseyside, a maternity unit, intensive care unit, hyper acute stroke unit, as well as providing paediatric and older person services including frailty. The Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit provides care to people from right across Northwest England, Wales, and the Isle of Man.

Southport Hospital

Southport Hospital provides adult emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialties. Outpatient services are also provided at the hospital. The hospital, which replaced the Southport General Infirmary and the Southport Promenade Hospital, opened in September 1988.

The Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Unit provides specialist care for patients from across the Northwest, North Wales, and the Isle of Man.

St Helens Hospital

The redevelopment of St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008, and is home to St Helens Community Diagnostic Centre, Seddon Rehabilitation Unit for patients recovering from severe life-changing illness or injury, and the Lilac Centre, our award-winning cancer and chemotherapy unit.

The hospital offers a full range of outpatient clinics, day case surgery, and diagnostic suites including CT, MRI, and DEXA scan equipment. There is also an intermediate care ward and Diabetes Centre on site.

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk Hospital provides a range of women’s and children’s services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care.

A full range of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services are provided at the hospital, with a purpose-built therapy unit due to open on site.

Newton Hospital

Newton inpatient unit provides rehabilitation for patients who are medically fit to leave acute care but require more therapy or clinical input to help them return home or to an assisted care environment.

Patients can also be admitted to the unit from a community setting via their GP or community matron, providing in-reach sub-acute services with short-term interventions to preserve and promote the wellbeing of the patient.

Our Achievements

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.

The Trust’s vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care.

Every single member of staff plays a huge part in this, no matter what your role, you will make a difference and support the delivery of this vision.

It is vital to our ongoing success that we all share the same aspiration, the same focus, and provide the same high standards right across the organisation and we can do this by focussing on 5 key areas.

• CARE that is consistently high quality, compassionate, and provides the best possible experience for our patients and their families.
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards, where staff feel empowered to further improve services and reduce the risk of harm.
• PATHWAYS that reduce variations in care to improve outcomes, whilst respecting the individual needs of patients.
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, user-friendly, and reliable. Drawing upon best practice to ensure our processes support the needs of our patients.
• COMMUNICATION that is open and inclusive. Always showing patients, their families and our colleagues, the dignity and respect we would wish for ourselves.

Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire

Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life.

Merseyside is notable for its sport, music, and cultural institutions. Producing many artists and bands including the Beatles. The region sports two of the finest football teams in the Premier League and hosts the Grand National, one of the most famous horse jump races in Europe. Liverpool comprises of nine museums and art galleries.

People from Merseyside and West Lancashire are renowned for their friendliness and

quick-witted humour.

The town of St Helens is renowned for its glassworks and rugby. The district has a population of around 340,000 and is of mixed residential, industrial, and rural character. It is situated on the edge of Merseyside, between the open countryside of Cheshire to the south and Lancashire to the north.

Southport is a seaside town and has a population of around 90,000. Southport lies on the Irish Sea Coast and is fringed to the north by the Ribble estuary. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street. Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK and hosts various events including an annual air show on and over the beach, the largest independent flower show in the UK and the British Musical Fireworks Championship.

Ormskirk is an historic Market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, reserves, and wildlife. Ormskirk has quaint village streets, winning restaurants and farm shops and is also home to the award-winning Edgehill University.

Distance to Liverpool City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital – 13.3 miles

From St Helens Hospital – 15 miles

From Southport Hospital – 19.9 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital – 18.1 miles

Distance to Manchester City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital - 26.6 miles

From St Helens Hospital – 27.7 miles

From Southport Hospital – 42.4 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital – 35.4 miles