East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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6 Month Fixed Term Post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a period of 6 months, contributing towards enhancing both obstetric and gynaecological services within our unit.
The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric background, with the ability to demonstrate experience and interest in high-risk obstetrics. They will contribute to the delivery and development of antenatal services, including maternity triage, while also undertaking regular gynaecology outpatient clinics and theatres supporting the wider gynaecology service. A complementary interest in Termination of Pregnancy would also be of advantage to support to the existing consultant body in their provision of complex termination of pregnancy services.
The successful candidate will join the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota and must be able to demonstrate experience in supporting all elements of the on-call service across both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Applicants who are not on the Specialist Register will also be considered along with applicants who have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and on the Specialist Register
Clinical Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
- Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department
- Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
- Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
- Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families
- An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
- To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
- Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
- Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
- Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
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The consultant’s role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
About ESNEFT
At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.
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Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Ung Lim Teo
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Lead
- Email address: unglim.teo@esneft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: (0)1473702662
Enquiries and Visits
Applicants or prospective applicants are encouraged and welcome to visit the department and to meet prospective colleagues. Arrangements for visiting can be made by contacting us.
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post further or visit the department should contact
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