Job summary We are in the process of recruiting a replacement consultant to join our existing team following a retirement.
This is a full time substantive post with commitment in both obstetrics and applicant must have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and must be registered in the GMC's specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
We are particularly seeking a colleague with either interests in Benign Gynaecology or Antenatal care, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and is a substantive post supporting the current Gynaecology service with Obstetric component.
The post holder will be supporting consultant delivered care and junior doctor training through alternative models of working.
There will be a general commitment in Obstetrics and on call frequency is around 1:10.
The consultant during non-resident out of hours is expected to be available within 30 minutes of being called.
The appointee will take full responsibility for clinical care of patients during their duties.
Additional support and mentoring will also be available as appropriate based on the appointee's consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours.
Main duties of the job The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including outpatient clinic sessions in obstetrics and gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the hybrid resident/ non-resident on-call rota.
At present all consultant participate in twilight cover as resident on call.The rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis and changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
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The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .
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Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Person Specification Knowledge /Qualification Essential oMRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration oInclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months of interview date oEquivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC Desirable oRCOG Maternal Medicine ATSM or equivalent oMenopause ATSM or equivalent Additional relevant degree(s) Experience Essential oAppropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent oEquivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR) o CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oCCT neu gyfwerth (rhaid i'r GMC gadarnhau cywerthedd erbyn dyddiad yr AAC) Desirable oEvidence of audit/Quality improvement projects Clinical experience and effectiveness Essential oClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST oStatement regarding appropriate training and experience, including that relating to a specialist interest oCompleted ATSMs appropriate to the post oExperience in Maternal Medicine Desirable oComputer skills oEvidence of effective service development oAdditional clinical experience/training that may be required Management and administrative experience Essential oProven engagement in management activities Desirable oQualification/Evidence of management and administration experience