Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & GynaecologyNHS
Job summary
We are inviting applications for Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
This is a general obstetrics and gynaecology post with the opportunity to develop a special interest within gynaecology or obstetrics. We welcome candidates looking to progress towards completion of training via the portfolio pathway.
The post has elements of both obstetrics and gynaecology- without-patient clinics as well as sessions on the labour ward, theatre and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology. The trust would encourage development of a special interest to compliment the currently provided special interests.
We anticipate the successful candidate embraces all aspects of the speciality including surgery, audit, research, innovation and education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: -
Play, in conjunction with consultant colleagues and management, an active role in the development and delivery of the service
Ensure, in conjunction with colleagues and management that the Trust meets its performance targets
Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team whilst at the same time have scope for personal development
Participate in audit and directorate meetings and other departmental meetings relevant to the speciality - for example: governance, clinical risk management and guideline groups.
Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
Develop close links with clinical teams in other hospitals in the network..
Undergo appraisal and job planning.
The Main duties of this role will contribute to the provision of:
-On call as senior tier 2 doctor on call on a 1:9 basis, covering gynaecology and providing support to the junior tier 2 doctor covering obstetrics.
- ANC
- GOPD
- ELCS lists
- Gynaecology theatre
- Out patient gynaecology procedures
- Early pregnancy assessment unit
Job description
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
About us
We aim to provide excellent care with compassion and believe that creating a positive working environment, where staff feel valued, supported and empowered, will enable us to achieve this aim for every patient, every time.
Our strategic aims define our long-term ambitions, and describe our core business, these are:
To expand and develop specialised and tertiary services
To deliver local services for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
To enhance our workforce and our reputation through education, research and innovation
Our organisational values define the standards of behaviour we expect from staff to ensure we are always providing excellent care with compassion, and working effectively towards achieving our strategic aims: