About this role
Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity for an ST3 or above (or equivalent, including CCT holder/equivalent) to work and gain experience in a medium sized District General Hospital with some tertiary services, including level 3 neonatal unit and an Endometriosis Centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in the middle-grade doctors rota covering all aspects of the specialty including but not limited to labour ward, elective caesarean section lists, emergency gynaecology, elective gynaecology theatres and out-of-hours cover.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to cover labour ward out of hours under the supervision of a consultant on call who is resident until 11pm weekdays, and non-resident during night hours. There will be opportunities to develop a special interest in a number of subspecialist areas in obstetrics and gynaecology.This is a replacement post and is for a 12 month fixed term period extendable to 24 months after a 9 month review with Clinical Lead and Service Manager.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in which he/she may, with time become and independent Practitioner.
There will be opportunities to attend the department mortality/morbidity meetings and the Trust Quality and Safety half days.
The Post Graduate Education centre has a well-stocked library with access to journals and the internet with slide and video programmes. The facilities include an air-conditioned lecture theatre with audio visual equipment, and seminar rooms. Access to Post graduate courses is via the Post Graduate Centre.
The trust has a well-developed research and development unit, an active interest in medical research is encouragedParticipation in Clinical Governance is a requirement.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised qualification MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Good leadership skills
Essential Essential
Demonstrable experience at being able to work at an equivalent RCOG ST3 level
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.
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)