Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustJob overview
Special interest in Urogynaecology
This is a one -year fixed term consultant post pending substantive recruitment
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge well Hospitals.
This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to expansion of maternity services, supporting our Urogynaecology service 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.
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The successful applicant will work on both sites of the Trust providing emergency cover as well as on call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8-6 pm and the successful applicant will take part in this and an equal share of the 1:17-night time on call Rota.
Working for our organisation
The Trust consists of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital and serves a population of approximately 500,000 people, living in the West Kent and East Sussex areas. The Trust also manages the Kent Cancer Centre at Maidstone and Canterbury.
Service provision for Obstetrics is based at the Tunbridge Wells hospital with Birth Centres adjacent to Maidstone Hospital and in Crowborough. We deliver approximately 5800 babies per annum across the three units. Gynaecology inpatients and most emergencies are treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Ambulatory Gynaecology and Outpatient services are at both hospitals.
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview.
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job plan for the post will be flexible to support the service’s reset and recovery plans and may be altered dependent on the skills of the person appointed and their experience. This will be the responsibility of the Clinical Director and the Head of Service.
Gynaecology commitments would include a general gynaecology clinic and Urogynaecology clinic with a dedicated session of MDT. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for operating development provided. In addition to this high-risk antenatal clinic, Labour ward, caesarean section lists, emergency gynae cover during day time hours will be incorporated into the job plan.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
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