Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician/Gynaecologist to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust. To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists Supervise and train junior medical staff Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere. To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic To provide a gynaecology operating list Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required.

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week: Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover Core job plan The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.