Consultant In Obstetrics - Fetal Medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Department is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician with subspecialty accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine, or an equivalent specialist interest and experience in Fetal Medicine, to join our expanding Fetal and Maternal Medicine team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and future development of one of the largest tertiary fetal medicine services in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality specialist care, advancing education and training, and supporting service innovation and research within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will join an ambitious department with opportunities to shape the future development of fetal therapy, maternal medicine, regional outreach services, education and research across Leicester and the wider East Midlands.

Person specification

Qualifications

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).
• Sub speciality accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine, or an equivalent specialist interest and experience in Fetal Medicine.

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD 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 judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
• IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest .
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Delivery of good acute clinical care.

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.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and management skills
• Supportive and tolerant
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
• communicate effectively (written and oral) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Empathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients.

Desirable criteria

• ATSM Labour Ward Lead

Job related special skills

Essential criteria

• Offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in high-risk Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
• To have experience in the management and counselling of patients referred with fetal anomalies at a tertiary level.
• Ability to carry out invasive procedures.
• To participate in the on-call rota.
• Active involvement in audits and research

Desirable criteria

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

Teaching

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

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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