About this role
Job summary
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a consultant in obstetrics and Gynaecology on a 6-month fixed term basis to support and strengthen the delivery of high-quality women's health services across the Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist with strong generalist skills to work within one of the largest Women's Service Departments in the in the South East of England region. The successful applicant will join a supportive forward looking consultant body delivering elective and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology care across the acute and community settings.
The post-holder will contribute fully to obstetrics and gynaecology activity, including labour ward, emergency gynaecology, elective theatre lists, outpatient clinics, and resident on-call commitments. The role includes significant opportunities for clinical leadership, service development, teaching, governance, and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside the Consultant team to:o Provide consultant-level obstetric and gynaecological care, including labour ward/delivery suite, antenatal clinics, day assessment and Caesarean section lists.o Participate fully in the resident obstetric on-call rota, including alternate-week resident nights, weekend consultant cover and bank holidays.o Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality patient care.o Support the supervision, education and development of junior doctors, including acting as an Educational Supervisor and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.o Participate actively in clinical governance, audit, incident review and quality improvement, supporting continuous improvements in patient safety and service quality.o Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, managers, midwives and community colleagues, including participation in MDT meetings.o Contribute to service development, departmental management and service planning, supporting local and national priorities.o Undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities, including supporting junior staff rotas, leave arrangements and the effective functioning of the department.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to a comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology service, with duties structured around a defined job plan that includes direct clinical care, supporting professional activities, and on-call commitments.
Key responsibilities include:
Antenatal clinics
Day assessment unit
Caesarean section lists
CTG training and Teaching.
PROMPT training.
Obstetric risk
Labour ward and emergency cover
CPD
Audit and governance
Teaching and training
Appraisal and revalidation
Research (where applicable)
This indicative job plan may be subject to review and adjustment by mutual agreement to meet service needs
Person Specification
Essential Essential
MBBS or Equivalent Entry onto the GMC Specialist register MRCOG ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice Experience in General Obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT.
Desirable
ATSM - High risk pregnancy/ Obstetric medicine/Fetal medicine. Previous experience or proven interest in teaching/medical education. Formal management troAbility to manage and lead specialist unit, directorate and working parties as appropriateaining Fetal medicine scans/ CTG training..
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)