Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the successful and vibrant Women’s services at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, as a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This post is to provide maternity leave cover within the Women and Newborn Care Group at the Princess Anne Hospital.

Working at the Princess Anne Hospital is interesting and fulfilling because of the variety of work and the collaborative environment. The hospitals provide a near complete range of care and at all levels of complexity. These include community midwifery care, secondary care to the local population in both obstetrics and gynaecology, and tertiary services for the Wessex region in obstetrics, gynaecology and neonatology. Tertiary neonatal services include neonatal surgery and cardiology.

Working for our organisation

What We Can Offer You

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be expected to lead and deliver clinical excellence within women services and should demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the best culture for inspiring vision and values; promoting goals and improvements; demonstrating support and compassion; learning and innovation; effective cross-discipline team working and collective leadership.

What We’re Looking For

A willingness to learn and work within a constantly changing environment is necessary together with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

With significant experience in leading service change and the training of medical and non-medical staff is also desirable.

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held TBC

Job Reference: MT1276 - This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd October 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG
• ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ATSM or equivalent demonstrating special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Accredited GMC educational supervisor
• Further higher degree
• Evidence of research and publications
• Entry on the Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
  
  

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage a busy high risk labour ward and obstetric and gynaecology emergencies independently
• Previous experience of on call O&G as a senior resident in a high risk maternity unit within the NHS
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in delivering formal undergraduate and/or postgraduate education
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel between sites and for on-call
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership Qualities; enthusiastic, flexible, able to adapt to change and to lead service developments
• Evidence of previous relevant experience to make significant developments and contributions to established services with demonstrable output
  
  

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together (A&I)