About this role
Job summary
This post is a full-time, fixed term, full time post for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The role of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is to provide a comprehensive range of ante-natal, intra-partum, post-partum and gynaecological services to the local population.
Key tasks:
To deliver appropriate clinical care to elective patients with consultant support by working in clinics, theatres etc
To provide appropriate clinical care to acute patients with consultant support
To take an active role in the departmental quality improvement and audit programmes
To take an active role in multidisciplinary education within the department
Main duties of the job
To take an active role in the departmental quality improvement and audit programmes
To take an active role in multidisciplinary education within the department
To work with colleagues to ensure the Trust manages clinical care within the available bed complement and agreed facilities.
To provide prospective cover on a shared basis with colleagues for annual and study leave for colleagues. Annual leave requests, detailing appropriate cover arrangements must be submitted in writing for approval.
To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur.
To be actively involved in the management and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students as appropriate.
To maintain and update skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. To take part in any appraisal process operated by the Trust.
Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions of Service, to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
To comply with the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and person specification please refer to the attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice oMRCOG part 1
Desirable
oMRCOG Part 2 oMRCOG Part 3
Clinical Experience Essential
oAppropriate skill levels to provide resident on call duties on the second on call rota equivalent to completion of RCOG basic training including: oIndependent competence at managing delivery suite together with the midwifery coordinator oOperative vaginal delivery oUncomplicated Caesarean section oPerineal repair oEvacuation of uterus oManaging acute gynaecology patients
Desirable
oIntermediate level skills in obstetrics / gynaecology
Management & administrative experience Essential
oGood self-management skills oAble to take responsibility oOrganisation skills
Desirable
oExperience in risk management oComputer literate oAble to innovate and develop new ideas
Quality Improvement Essential
oExperience of undertaking audit projects
Desirable
oExperience of designing and implementing quality improvement projects
Teaching Essential
oAble to take responsibility for training needs
Desirable
oExperience of supervising junior medical staff oTeaching skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)