Job summary Our Southend team are looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Ambulatory Gynaecology.This role will include 4 clinics per week supporting all areas of sub speciality within the Gynaecology pathways, including hysteroscopy, menopause and general gynaecology.This list is not exhaustive and discussions can be held if applicants are interested in the posts regarding job plan.
Main duties of the job Provide a consultant-led service in Gynaecology.
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to offer expert opinion and considerate advice to women with complications in any stage of pregnancy and acute gynaecology.
Develop the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service by working closely with other colleagues to standardise pathways of care.
Provide training for trainees in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Evolve and write, in line with Trust governance policies, pathways for patients seen within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to undertake a senior role in the general provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.
Provide senior leadership in the management of high-risk patients antenatally, intrapartum and postpartum in close co-operation with other specialties.
To provide gynaecological oncological services in outpatients, theatre and emergency care.
Facilitate the triage of emergency gynaecology operations as per NCEPOD recommendations to avoid operating out-of-hours (, 17h00 to 08h00) whenever feasible.
Consultant in Obstetrics and attend all theatre cases to perform surgery, unless satisfied a trainee is competent to perform the operation with indirect supervision.
Assessment and delivery of immediate medical attention of deteriorating elective postop gynaecology patients.
Support the Emergency Surgical Consultant with a consultant gynaecological opinion/ ultrasound About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.
Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description Job responsibilities For further details regarding the responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Alternatively please contact : Mr S Raajkumar MBBS MS FRCOG Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Clinical Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Email Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of application MRCOG ATSM in Benign Gynaecology - open and laparoscopy ATSM in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Desirable Diploma/degree in minimal access surgery Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Application demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team Desirable Experience of organising and developing a service Previous experience or proven interest in teaching/medical education Experience in running antenatal clinic for women with high BMI Experience in running one stop clinics and ambulatory gynaecology