Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job Description

This post is a full-time, fixed term, full time post for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

The role of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is to provide a comprehensive range of ante-natal, intra-partum, post-partum and gynaecological services to the local population.

Key Tasks

• To deliver appropriate clinical care to elective patients with consultant support by working in clinics, theatres etc.
• To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support.
• To take an active role in the departmental quality improvement and audit programmes.
• To take an active role in multidisciplinary education within the department.
• To work with colleagues to ensure the Trust manages clinical care within the available bed complement and agreed facilities.
• To provide prospective cover on a shared basis with colleagues for annual and study leave for colleagues. Annual leave requests, detailing appropriate cover arrangements must be submitted in writing for approval.
• To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur.
• To be actively involved in the management and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students as appropriate.
• To maintain and update skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. To take part in any appraisal process operated by the Trust.
• Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions of Service, to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
• To comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.