About this role
Job summary
Are you considering your next career opportunity?
On the 30th June, we are hosting an open day at the CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY in Carlisle for Consultant posts in a number of specialties. Please use the following link for more information https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/consultant-jobs
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) are excited to advertise for a substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Women and Children's Collaborative. The Consultant will have joint extensive responsibilities for Obstetrics and Gynaecology including on call labour ward leadership and obstetric risk management.
There are also opportunities with this role to specialise in specific areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Gynae-Oncology (depending on appropriate level of qualifications and experience) to support with the modernisation of the department in line with NHSE's 10 year plan. SPA time will also be factored into job planning to support with effective time management for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and reflective practice to enhance the quality of care provided to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient gynaecology services
Inpatient gynaecology services
Obstretric services
Governance and management
Oncology
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full Registration with the General Medical Council. Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent Entry into the specialist register
Desirable
Other relevant medical and non- medical training/degree Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas. Management training Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
Experience Essential
High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care Maternal Medicine Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal Laparotomy and hysterectomy. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH
Desirable
Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience Experience in Emergency Gynaecology & laparoscopy, including benign operative experience Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training Membership of relevant learned societies. Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development. Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning Proven track record in undertaking research projects. Formal training in medical education. Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
Management & Administrative Essential
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Teaching Essential
Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Recognised educational supervisor
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential
Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Experience of research and Clinical Governance. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills and abilities Essential
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective Multi- disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Team loyalty Positive approach to lessons learnt Confident approach without being arrogant IT Skills
Desirable
Presentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers
Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team Participation in on call and emergency cover. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post Cross site working
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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 5SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)