About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant Obstetric Physician to join the North Central London (NCL) multi-disciplinary Maternal Medicine Team on a fixed-term basis.
The successful post holder will be based at one of the maternity hospitals within the NCL Maternal Medicine Network - North Middlesex University Hospital.
The Role
As a Consultant in Obstetric Medicine within the NCL network, you will provide specialist care for pregnant women with medical problems in both inpatient and outpatient settings at one of the NCL partner hospitals. The role includes:
Participation in multi-disciplinary antenatal and postnatal clinics Acute consults for pregnant/recently pregnant women with medical problems Management of maternal medicine inpatients Liaison and coordination of patient care across the NCL network Attendance and active participation in NCL multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings Contribution to the ongoing development of the NCL Maternal Medicine Network In addition, the post holder will coordinate mechanisms to provide advice and education to physicians, obstetricians, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals across the maternal medicine network.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, well-established maternal medicine service and to contribute to high-quality, integrated care across North Central London.
CV required for application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in partnership with the NCL multi-disciplinary maternal medicine team. They will be based at North Middlesex University Hospital within the NCL maternal medicine network.
This physician should have completed a pre or post CCT RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine or have undergone specific training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric medicine service.
Working as a consultant in Obstetric Medicine within the network will include caring for pregnant women with medical problems in both the in-patient and out-patient setting in North Middlesex University Hospital. This will involve multi-disciplinary antenatal and post-natal clinics, rapid access service for pregnant women with medical problems and management of maternal medicine inpatients. Additionally, liaising and coordinating patients care across the network, attending and participating in NCL MDT's and contributing to the ongoing development of the network.
The post holder will coordinate a mechanism to provide advice and education to other physicians, obstetricians, general practitioners and other health care professionals throughout the maternal medicine network.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the UK and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise Fellow or Member of Royal College of Physicians (RCP) CCT or equivalent in a medical speciality Undergone specific training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric medicine service Currently working as a Consultant Physician at North Middlesex University Hospital
Desirable
RCP credential in Obstetric medicine (pre or post CCT) A postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge and experience Essential
In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period in Maternal Medicine Membership and regular attendance at regional and national conferences in maternal medicine/obstetric medicine including BMFMS and UK MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS) Significant evidence of continued professional development in field of maternal medicine
Desirable
Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to Maternal Medicine, and able to evidence national recognition of their expertise Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment
Teaching skills Desirable
Clinical Supervisor for Obstetric Medicine Advanced Training Speciality Module (ATSM) with track record of trainees successfully completing ATSM Evidence of training physicians in obstetric medicine Evidence of developing regional or national courses in maternal medicine
Academic skills Desirable
Evidence of academic output in field of maternal medicine Evidence of involvement with maternal death panels or MBRRACE confidential enquiry into maternal deaths
Skills and capabilities & Communication skills Essential
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting, including working with Trust Medical Directors Strong communications skills Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to stakeholders
Desirable
Experience of delivering presentations to large groups of stakeholders
Analytical skills Essential
Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources (verbal, written and numerical). Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate initiatives
Planning skills & Management skills Essential
Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning Demonstrated capability to plan and adjust resource requirements in the short, medium and long-term Ability to delegate effectively Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required
Desirable
Experience of managing and prioritising a budget Experience in leading major change initiative
Autonomy/ Freedom to Act Essential
Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
Values and behaviours & Physical skills Essential
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with external organisations Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good keyboard skills.
Equality, diversity and inclusion Essential
Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness
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).
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)