Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (High Risk Obstetrics) inMargate inMargate PUBLISHED
MON 25 NOV 2024
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology focused on high-risk obstetrics for a 10 Programmed Activities (PA) substantive position in Margate. This role is part of a consultant expansion to enhance services for women and babies and is a replacement position at QEQM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate core competencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Involvement in intrapartum and elective obstetrics with adherence to RCOG guidelines for consultant presence.
- Participate in antenatal clinics, caesarean lists, and a regular on-call commitment (1 in 15) for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Additional Details:
- Preferred skills in intermediate or advanced obstetric scanning.
- Join a supportive team of 16 consultants with a collaborative environment.
- The role includes 8 direct clinical care PA's and 2 for supporting professional activities per week.
This is an initial appointment for up to 12 months, with the potential for a substantive contract upon RCOG approval and funding. Candidates are encouraged to apply personally, and applications using AI may be rejected.
This is a 10 PA substantive Consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in high risk Obstetrics or maternal medicine. It is a replacement post for QEQM and forms part of our expansion in consultant numbers to improve services for our women and babies. The post-holder will need to demonstrate competence in core Obstetrics and Gynaecology to enable he/she to fulfil the role of a general obstetrician and gynaecologist. It would be an advantage to have skills in intermediate or advanced obstetric scanning. The consultant will be expected to participate in Intrapartum and elective Obstetrics to ensure provision of the hours of consultant presence as required by the RCOG. The post is for up to 12 months initially. There is funding and RCOG approval for this post to be substantive
There will be a regular on call session (1 in 15) as well as regular antenatal clinics and caesarean lists. There is a 1 in 15 on call commitment for gynaecology and elective gynaecology work is also available. Your job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA's and 2 supporting professional activity PA's. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.
We are a friendly unit and are looking for someone who works well in a team. We value new ideas and suggestions to improve our service.
- Will be part of a 16 strong consultant team delivering on calls with a frequency of 1 in 15
- Working as an Obstetrician with some acute gyanecology
- High risk ANC
- Caesarean list
- Maternal medicine
About us
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
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