Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Overview

This is a great opportunity to take up a Consultant position in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The appointee will join the existing team of Obstetricians, currently we have 10 dedicated gynaecologists, 4 dedicated Obstetricians and a further 6 Consultants doing both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about obstetrics and gynaecology care to join and enhance our existing team. There is flexibility within this team to take on a lead role in a specialist area and to become an integral part of governance and education. An interest in urogynaecology, Complex Early pregnancy and non-elective Gynaecology would be an ideal complement.

Other specialist interests would be considered.

The new post holder will be involved in both the acute service, providing obstetric and gynaecology emergency services and be part of our on call rota as well as delivering routine obstetric, gynaecology and specialist clinics and services.

We have recently had approval to commence designing a new Women s and Children s Hospital with construction to be completed in 2031, this is an exciting time to join our team to help inform our new hospital design.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

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Expectations of the postholder:

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetrics patients.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Obstetric department.

To ensure patient safety and deliver clinical excellence in Obstetric services.

Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

To attend meetings as appropriate.

Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC

Desirable

• Higher degree or additional qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist interest
• Experience of leadership skills, particularly in obstetrics
• Able to demonstrate excellence in general operative skills

Desirable

• Advanced labour ward lead ATSM
• Additional experience /ATSM/SITM in Uro-Gynaecology

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