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About the role

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a 10 session Resident Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, subspecialising in high-risk pregnancy and perinatal mental health care. This is a replacement post joining a team of 21 Consultants responsible for the provision of O&G services at Singleton Hospital within Swansea Bay University Health Board' Sessional Commitment: 10 Sessions contracted with 7 Direct Clinical Commitments and 3 Supporting Professional Activities. Please note after 3 months, a review of the job plan will be undertaken dependent on special interests and service needs. A full session is 3 hours and 45 minutes duration.

The out of hours on call provision is also supported by an additional on-call non-resident O&G Consultant and is in line with the "ensuring safe out of hours support for complex emergency obstetrics and gynaecology surgery" RCOG recommendations. There are support services on-call during out of hours including General Surgery, Vascular, Gynae-Oncology and Urology. DIRECT CLINICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call); Gynaecology and delivery suite service weeks; Operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care; Ward rounds/Outpatient clinics/clinical diagnostic work/other patient treatment; Public health duties Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care; Administration directly related to patient care e.g., referrals, notes etc. The service is currently reviewing the on-call rosters for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, therefore it is likely that the on call documented in job description may change depending on service need. However, the service will undertake a consultation for any changes in line with HR policies. Ar hyn o bryd mae'r gwasanaeth yn adolygu'r rhestrau ar alwad ar gyfer y gwasanaethau Obstetreg a Gynaecoleg, felly mae'n debygol y gall y rhestr ar alwad a ddogfennir yn y disgrifiad swydd newid yn dibynnu ar anghenion y gwasanaeth. Fodd bynnag, bydd y gwasanaeth yn cynnal ymgynghoriad ar gyfer unrhyw newidiadau yn unol pholisau AD.

Person specification

Essential

Fully Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice
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
Evidence of thorough and broad training in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Able to independently manage Gynaecology patients
Ability to manage emergency gynaecology independently .
Ability to: -Take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients. -Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology. -Independently manage women with complications in early pregnancy.
Evidence of active participation in clinical audit
Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership
Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Teaching - Evidence of medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Knowledge - NHS Constitution
Knowledge - Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Knowledge - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership and Management - Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
Leadership and Management - Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
Leadership and Management - Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach
Leadership and Management - Ability to inspire and motivate others
Research - Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
Research - Willingness to continue participation in research
Research - Publication in peer reviewed journals
Research - Achieved a higher research degree e.g., MD(Res)/PhD
Research - Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Must be able to demonstrate honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and treat people who use the service and colleagues, with respect
Must be able to demonstrate that you: Put patients first by oOffering to help oMaking everyone feel special oShowing kindness and respect Apologizing when things go wrong
Must be able to demonstrate that you: Take personal responsibility oSmiling and being welcoming oHaving the courage to challenge oContinuously learning and improving oPerforming your duties to the best of your abilities o
Have passion for excellence oStriving to be the best oGoing the extra mile oBeing bold and ambitious oLeading by example
Have pride in our team oCelebrating our diversity oLooking after colleagues oDelivering what we promise oPraising our achievements
Self-motivated and confident
Show appropriate insight into strengths and weaknesses and ask for help appropriately
Ability to travel between Trust sites
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust

Desirable

ATSM in Maternal Medicine / Experience in Perinatal Mental Health care
Evidence of initiating change through the audit process
Teaching - Certificate in teaching e.g. Training the Trainer
Leadership and Management - Experience of managing change e.g., in budgets, staff

Resident Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

About the role

Person specification