Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UHL Women's & Children's Clinical Management Group

This includes the following services:
• Midwifery
• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Clinical Genetics
• Neonatology
• Paediatrics
• Paediatric surgery
• Paediatric cardiology

The services are currently provided across all sites within University Hospitals of Leicester and the Community. The maternity and neonatal services are predominantly based at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Leicester General Hospital (LGH).

Midwifery-led care

Within the two UHL Hospitals there are services for low risk care led by midwives. There are alongside Birth Centres at both LRI and LGH maternity units, with birth pools and facility for timely transfer of care if required.

Obstetrics

The LRI cares for approximately 6,000 births each year, and the LGH approximately 4,000 per year. Consultant-led delivery suites have operating theatres for emergency procedures, with separate theatres and teams to deliver planned Caesarean sections. There is a strong ethos of close team working between the multidisciplinary teams, and between the specialties.

Consultants are encouraged to have a specialist service in obstetrics as well as standard setting in all aspects of care. Joint working with anaesthesia, haematology, endocrinology, renal medicine and cardiology is well established, and we host the regional Maternal Medicine Network. A dedicated obstetric physician works within the network, providing care within the maternal medicine clinics at both LGH and LRI.

UHL is a recognised regional centre for managing the Abnormally Invasive Placenta, with a team including interventional radiology, gynaecology, vascular surgery and urology.

There are 6 Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialists within the service. Diagnostic and intervention procedures are available for most conditions and there are close links with neonatal physicians, surgeons and clinical geneticists. Twice monthly MDT clinics are held to provide care for women during pregnancy with fetal anomaly.

Gynaecology

Gynaecology services are provided at both Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. The LRI provides emergency gynaecology services due to the co-location of the Emergency Department. The LGH provides inpatient elective surgery, as well as day case surgery at the East Midlands Planned Care Centre. The gynaecology service includes subspecialty regional services for gynaecologic oncology and urogynaecology, as well as reproductive medicine at the Leicester Fertility Centre.

Clinical Genetics

The department has a strong clinical background and close links with the world-renowned 5* University Department of Genetics. The laboratory has a strong research base in Molecular Genetics. There are four Consultants within the department which provide perinatal clinical genetics support.

Neonatology

Level 3 neonatal care is provided at the Royal Infirmary and Level 1 at the General Hospital site with shared Consultant care. The largest ECMO service in the UK is provided at the Glenfield Hospital. There are 19 dedicated Consultant Neonatologists with resident overnight consultant cover at LRI.

Paediatric Cardiology

This is provided within the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) at LRI with antenatal screening, diagnosis and counselling is provided at joint clinics with the Paediatric Cardiology Team. The service attracts referrals from surrounding hospitals and Nottingham, and also provides training for subspecialty trainees in Fetal Medicine from Nottingham.

Research Activity

The Obstetric and Midwifery Research Department at UHL is well established and actively involved in both national and international clinical trials. The department is recognized as one of the leading centres for research into maternal haemodynamics and maternal diabetes.

In addition, we contribute to a wide range of studies in areas such as preterm labour, hypertension, fetal MRI, and intrapartum care. The newly appointed consultant will be expected to participate in and contribute to the department's ongoing and future research activities.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
• Delivery of good acute clinical care
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Management

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of Service Development Issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken english that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive, capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly developed emotional resilience

Desirable criteria

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

• Experience in and commitment to medical audit

Desirable criteria

• Completion of formal courses in audit
• Published audit

Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding and interest in research.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent research and development activity.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.

Equality & Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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