Resident Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Port Talbot

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a 10 session Resident Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, subspecialising in high-risk pregnancy and perinatal mental health care. This is a replacement post joining a team of 21 Consultants responsible for the provision of O&G services at Singleton Hospital within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Sessional Commitment: 10 Sessions contracted with 7 Direct Clinical Commitments and 3 Supporting Professional Activities. Please note after 3 months, a review of the job plan will be undertaken dependent on special interests and service needs. A full session is 3 hours and 45 minutes duration.

Main duties of the job:

• The out of hours on call provision is also supported by an additional on-call non-resident O&G Consultant and is in line with the RCOG recommendations.
• Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call).
• Gynaecology and delivery suite service weeks.
• Operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care.
• Ward rounds/Outpatient clinics/clinical diagnostic work/other patient treatment.
• Public health duties.
• Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care.
• Administration directly related to patient care e.g., referrals, notes etc.

The service is currently reviewing the on-call rosters for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, therefore it is likely that the on call documented in job description may change depending on service need. However, the service will undertake a consultation for any changes in line with HR policies.

Qualifications:

• Fully Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice.
• MRCOG (or equivalent).
• Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics and General Gynaecology.
• CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months.
• ATSM in Maternal Medicine / Experience in Perinatal Mental Health care.

Experience:

• Evidence of thorough and broad training in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Able to independently manage Gynaecology patients.
• Ability to manage emergency gynaecology independently.
• Evidence of active participation in clinical audit.
• Evidence of initiating change through the audit process.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership.
• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress.
• Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems.
• Evidence of medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.

Personal Attributes:

• Must be able to demonstrate honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and treat people who use the service and colleagues, with respect.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you put patients first.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you take personal responsibility.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you have pride in our team.
• Self-motivated and confident.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010.