Consultant in O&G with Special Interest in Urogynaecology in Walsall

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and home-based care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trust's values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. Following our recent CQC visit, the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.

The post holder will have a specific interest in Urogynaecology and be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on-call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during the weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on the labour ward, seven days a week. The consultant on-call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.

The applicant must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification, relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee) and entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.

Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.

Main duties of the job include:

• Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department with special interest in urogynaecology.
• Cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role.
• Resident cover till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during the weekend.
• Facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on the labour ward, seven days a week.
• Provide leadership, support, and training for medical and midwifery staff.

Research, Audit and Continuing Professional Development:

• Initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Manage your programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet your needs within the requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Person specification includes:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
• Experience of managing complex pregnancy.
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.