Locum Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical responsibilities The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department To examine and treat patients within the Department as required by clinical demand To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols To remain contactable and available when on call / on duty To carry out regular ward rounds in a timely fashion Education and training To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning. Audit (As agreed with the Specialty Director) To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance.
To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCOG guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes

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