About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital,l pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to the expansion of maternity services, supporting our CQC maternity improvement plan and recovery of gynaecology services. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants and to provide a complete Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work at both sites of the Trust, providing emergency and on-call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8 am and 6 pm.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible, work-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.Click here to hear what our staff say.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
o Generous annual leave entitlemento Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description Job responsibilities
The job plan for the post will be flexible to support the services reset and recovery plans and may be altered based on the skills and experience of the appointed person. This will be the responsibility of the Clinical Director and the Head of Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills Essential
Full GMC registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification MBBS or equivalent Labour ward ATSM or Equivalent At least one gynaecology or equivalent of the desirable criteria Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
ATSM in benign Gynaecology ATSM in benign Urogynae ATSM in benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy Accredited Coloposcopy
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Evidence of competence in gynaecological surgery for benign disease and emergency gynaecology surgery Evidence of competence in undertaking C-sections Evidence of competency in managing and treating emergency gynaecology cases Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Evidence of experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice Experience of clinical governance Training in breaking bad news or equivalent raining Clinical research in the fields of special interest Experience in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Willingness to contribute to the TOP service
Skills Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients both obstetrics and gynaecology Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership
Desirable
Management qualification Evidence of authorship of clinical guidelines at a local or national 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.
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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)