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We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in Urogynaecology to join our friendly and busy team. This post has arisen due to an increase in demand in the clinical service. There will be a non-resident on call commitment and then clinical sessions to complement the needs of the Department and to manage the Urogynaecology waiting list. The post holder will be expected to be able to undertake Urogynaecology surgery independently.
This will be a fixed term 12 months only role, with a maximum of 10PA's with on-call, or 8 PA's without on-call commitment (elective activity only).
Main duties of the job
This is a locum Consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a specialist interest in Urogynaecology at the East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust. The post-holder will need to demonstrate competence in core Obstetrics and Gynaecology to enable he/she to fulfil the role of a general obstetrician and gynaecologist. The consultant will be expected to participate in Intrapartum Obstetrics to ensure provision of the hours of consultant presence as required by the RCOG. The post holder will join a team of ten full time and two part time Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists working on each of our two sites.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a full-time post for 12 months with a 1 in 10 weekday non-resident on call commitment and a 1 in 10 non-resident weekends. Additional flexible DCC’s in Urogynaeoclogy, Urogynaeocolgy clinics and Gynae operating will be offered to align with service needs. Participation in the Hot week rota 1 in 10 will be expected.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Recognised medical qualification
- High diploma (fellowship or Membership) of specialty college
- ATSM in Urogynaecology or equivalent with wide experience in pelvic floor surgery and incontinence surgery.
- ATSM advanced labour ward
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery
- Certified in urodynamic , manometry Endoanal scan and cystoscopy
Training and experience
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG
- Active participation in CME and CPD programme
- ATSM or equivalent experience in Benign Gynaecology and Hysteroscopy
Registration
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Trust Locum Consultant Urogynaecologist in Hastings employer: ESHT
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Support Workers at the Bexhill Irvine Unit. With a strong focus on staff development and a commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a friendly team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. Working in this dynamic setting not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care but also ensures that no two days are ever the same.
