Consultant in Obs and Gynae with SI in High Risk Obs & Fetal Med

Provide high quality obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings within Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital.

Participate in the 1:12 Obstetric & Gynaecology on-call rota, including twice daily consultant led ward rounds on Labour Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Lead and support general gynaecology clinics, day surgery and elective caesarean lists.

Contribute to the departmental teaching, supervision and appraisal of junior doctors.

Engage in clinical governance, audit and service development.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.

Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Establish and lead a dedicated antenatal clinic for multiple pregnancies, with the support of our sonography and fetal medicine teams who will provide scanning. The aim of this service should be to achieve accreditation with The Twins Trust.

Provide a weekly elective caesarean section list, as part of the dedicated elective caesarean section team.

To provide leadership and training as a cross county Fetal Monitoring Lead, working with the multidisciplinary team to provide this in dedicated sessions at both sites.

Consultants are required to supervise the education of doctors in training and doctors in post graduate roles. The post holder will be involved with teaching and training of doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Consultants must ensure that junior doctors in their care are not overwhelmed by clinical commitments or overburdened by responsibilities inappropriate to the experience required. Consultants are also responsible for the assessment and appraisal of trainees under their supervision and must keep the Clinical and / or College Tutor aware of problems that may arise. There is dedicated SPA to support the role of being an educational supervisor.

There is an active teaching programme in the hospital. We have a dedicated faculty session every Wednesday afternoon. In addition, there are monthly cross site quality and audit learning forums held off site.

Junior staff are encouraged to obtain higher qualifications; their training is a vital part of the work of the department, the appointee (in common with other senior members of the trust), will be expected to supervise the doctors in training to participate in teaching and be involved with the postgraduate programme generally.

Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department. Opportunities are available within the Trust with applications for funding coordinated by the Trust's Medical Director.

The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit, initiating and supervising audit projects related to sub-specialty interest and will liaise with the Obstetric and Gynaecology governance lead consultants. All audit projects, including Trust directed audit are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged and the appointee will be expected to participate in the Twins Trust audit. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.

The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Each Consultant is job planned 1.5 PA to support these activities.

Administration / Budgetary Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.

The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, they will be expected to be up to date with Trust and departmental specific training.

The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal Colleges to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports all consultants going through the revalidation process.

The Trust is committed to setting up a mentor for all newly qualified Consultants. Full support and guidance comes from the Clinical Director during the first six months. Our Responsible Officer coordinates a mentor from six months of joining Musgrove Park Hospital.

Accountability

Managerially accountable to the Associate Medical Director.

The appointee will be required to maintain General Medical Council (GMC) full and specialist registration with a licence to practice and revalidation, and should follow the GMC's Code of Good Medical Practice.

The successful applicant will be employed under the Terms and Conditions for Consultants (England) 2003 and will receive a salary detailed in the national pay circular for medical and dental staff. The details of the Terms and Conditions for Consultants can be found on the NHS Employers website: www.nhsemployers.org

The salary and incremental increases are subject to annual review and in accordance with the National NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants in England.

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We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

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Qualifications

Desirable: - An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).; - MSC or equivalent higher qualification.; - Educational supervision qualification.

Experience

Additional Criteria

Essential: - Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.