ConsultantObstetrics & Gynaecology

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

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Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to joinour team of Consultants in Women's Health at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust at our Southmead Hospital site. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team when we are developing and expanding services offering high quality care to our women in all parts of our service. As the hub for theSouth WestComplex Termination of Pregnancy Network and a direct NHS abortion care provider, experience in abortion care and management would be especially welcome.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. The postholder willbe responsible forthe clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent.The postholder willbe responsible forthe professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.The postholder will berequiredto take part in a Clinical Audit Programme.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps: Better outcomes for ourPatients More opportunities for our People Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation Best Value for Public Purse Our vision for five years from now: Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. We will contribute to system financial balance.

Person specification

Essential

MRCOG or equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post.
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general obstetrics
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Meets professional health requirements
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
Experience in routine and complex abortion care, including the provision of surgical abortion to 23+6 weeks and provision of feticide
Broad range of IT skills
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
oEvidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Trained as a Consultant Appraiser