Consultant in Obstetrics & GynaecologyNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team of 15 Consultants, within the Maternity and Gynaecology Care Unit, at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, providing services for patients across North Derbyshire and the surrounding area. This is an expansion post to support the continued delivery of the personalised high-quality care our women expect close to home.

The role will suit someone with the relevant experience to help us deliver antenatal care for women with pre-existing medical conditions, and for pregnancies which are high risk due to fetal reasons, with the ability to work as an effective team member, providing clinical leadership and advice on the efficient and smooth running of our services.

You will be expected to work flexibly and cover both Maternity and Gynaecology including provision of assessment, care and treatment of emergency patients presenting to the department.

We would like the appointee to have a special interest in any of the following: feto-maternal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, pregnancy care or experience, advanced antenatal care for high-risk pregnancies (as previously ATSM).

SITM in pregnancy care, fetal care or relevant Contingent SITMs or accreditation to an equivalent advanced skills module or advanced obstetric scanning would support the skill set for the role.

Additional accreditations are also desirable. We can support individuals to develop skills in scanning to complement their special interests.

Main duties of the job

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Job description

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

About us

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.