About this role
Job summary
Our dedicated Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department are looking for the perfect candidate to join us as a Consultant.
Within your role, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality Obstetric and Gynaecological care to patients within the Trust and community and contribute to the further development of the service.
There may be an occasional requirement to complement the existing general Gynaecology and Obstetrics services and an opportunity to take on extra clinics or theatres. You will be expected to join the on call team on a rota basis.
The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the ongoing service improvement programme developing:
Our Maternity Culture Transformation programme Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with nursing and midwifery colleagues, lead service developments across all O&G services, in line with the Better Births Review and ensuring that learning from reports such as Kirkup and Ockenden are embedded in practice. To provide an on-call commitment for Central Delivery Suite and emergency Gynaecology cover as 1:10 on call. The post holder will be expected to be contactable and able to reach the hospital when needed within 30 minutes. To ensure services are delivered effectively and within budget regarding the Trusts' waiting times standards. To liaise closely with other departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of our services.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT ATSM Labour ward/equivalent experience SITM/ATSM in maternal medicine/pregnancy care/equivalent experience
Desirable
MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience SITM/ATSM in Acute gynae & early pregnancy/Hysteroscopy/benign gynae surgery/equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST Ability to take responsibility and offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the specialty A wide range of clinical skills and practice within the specialty Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a special interest
Desirable
Registration of RCOG CPD programme
Skills, abilities & knowledge Essential
Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists) Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e., knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients; employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/autonomous practitioner Communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care, including self-management
Desirable
Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes - appreciates own leadership style and its impact on others.
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.
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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
King Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)