Consultant General Gynaecology & Obstetrician

at  East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Depending on the ATSM qualification, the candidate would be able to join Gynaeoncology / Benign Gynaecology team. The candidate applying with Gynaeoncology ATSM will have responsibility for providing care of women with gynaeoncology / benign gynaecology conditions. There may be an opportunity of cross site cover in future.
In line with GIRFT, the candidate is expected to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Ideally we are looking for an individual with the drive and ambition to continue and develop a multi-disciplinary approach. There are established pathway for benign and gynaeoncolgy services including target clinics and the post holder would be expected to continue the service with more concrete links benign and gynaeoncolgy service. Depending on the ATSM, the candidate would have the opportunity to attend Gynaeoncology / Benign Gynaecology MDTs.
As well as the Gynaecology aspects of the role, we are looking for an individual who possesses good Obstetric skills and can commit to the provision of Obstetric care and support the current consultants in the provision of the high risk Maternity Service. We would like to appoint an individual who can actively participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance for the department
Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register .
The successful candidate should have undertaken appropriate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and fulfil the criteria for admission to the specialist register.

• Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics 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
• 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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