At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert obstetric care and lead high-risk pregnancy management.
- Company: Join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a supportive workplace.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant team with opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of high-risk pregnant women.
- Qualifications: MBBS, MRCOG, and relevant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology required.
The predicted salary is between 55355 - 60054 £ per year.
Overview
This is a full‑time Obstetrician appointment with a specialist interest in high‑risk pregnancy at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants who demonstrate dynamic, forward‑thinking and enthusiastic outlook are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultant‑led obstetric care, including labour ward coverage, ante‑natal clinics, elective and emergency theatres.
- Attend theatre cases to perform surgery unless a trainee is competent to perform the operation with indirect supervision.
- Support obstetric colleagues with advice and surgical assistance, e. g. major obstetric haemorrhage.
- Provide risk analysis and management plans for cases requiring specialist input.
- Engage in clinical governance, risk management and compliance with CNST requirements within the directorate and the trust.
- Lead the care of high‑risk pregnant women, including those who have experienced baby loss, multiple birth or pre‑term birth prevention, birth choices and bereavement follow‑up clinics.
- Develop and standardise obstetric pathways in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Train resident doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Take senior leadership roles in the general provision of obstetric services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.
- Participate in the departmental on‑call rota (1 in 14).
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Career development and access to appropriate training.
- Supportive and vibrant workplace that fosters innovation and career progression.
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Completed MRCOG or equivalent.
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- ATSM in High Risk Obstetric Medicine (or equivalent).
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent.
- ATSM in Maternal Medicine / Fetal Medicine.
- MSc, MD, Ph D, MA or Masters in Education or related discipline.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist qualification.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million.
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