Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services, with a specialist interest in Colposcopy and EPAU.The role holder must have a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and must be registered on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.
The post will be across 3 sites, with outpatient and day case surgery provided on the Leigh site, inpatient and obstetric care on the Wigan site and the outpatient facility at the Thomas Linacre Centre, Wigan
Main duties of the job
All consultants will take part in a 1 in 11 rota of labour ward cover in which one week is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week.
Antenatal clinics
General gynaecology and special interest clinics
The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. Menstrual disorder and adolescent gynae clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.
Theatre
The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access.
SPA Time
In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance frame work within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.
On call rota
All consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.
There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a model of partnership working, employing over 4500 people across 5 different sites. Our incredibly low staff turnover is a testament to our belief in looking after employees just as well as we care for our patients.
Maternity Services
In 2023/24 there were 2500 deliveries. The maternity unit comprises a delivery suite and a maternity ward. The Delivery Suite has a dedicated theatre, with provision for postoperative care. ICU and HDU facilities are available. There are 9 delivery rooms including a pool room and a bereavement room with central monitoring of CTGs. In 202/23, there were approximately 14,000 new gynaecological referrals.
The women's healthcare and day care units at Leigh Infirmary provide the following services:-
Gynaecology clinics
Direct access colposcopy service
Outpatient hysteroscopy clinic, with access to Versapoint / TruClear and a comprehensive outpatient endometrial ablation service
Bladder assessment clinics, urodynamic investigation service, outpatient cystoscopy, intravesical Botox and urethral bulking.
Menopause clinic
Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
Pre Conception Clinic
Termination of pregnancy service.
Fetal loss counselling service
Fertility services are provided in the Hewitt Fertility Centre (Fertility Fusion) located at Wrightington Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties
Day time labour ward cover.
All consultants will take part in a 1 in 11 rota of labour ward cover in which one week is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week.
Antenatal clinics
Each of the general antenatal clinics is shared between 2 or 3 Consultants and the special interest antenatal clinics are shared between 2 consultants in order to provide continuity of care during periods of absence for on call duties or leave.
General gynaecology and special interest clinics
The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. Menstrual disorder and adolescent gynae clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.
Theatre
The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access.
SPA Time
In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance frame work within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.
On call rota
All consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.
There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MB ChB or equivalent
MRCOG or equivalent
o Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
On the specialist register of the GMC
Desirable
Higher degree (MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
Able to deal with common emergencies in general gynaecology and obstetrics
Desirable
Experience of risk management
Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Interest in paediatric gynaecology
Skills
Essential
ATSM in Labour ward practice
Desirable
ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery :Hysteroscopy
Intermediate gynaecology scanning module (or equivalent experience
Teaching
Essential
Commitment to teaching
Desirable
Evidence of teaching initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology of pelvic floor dysfunction
Desirable
Evidence of commitment to further knowledge and progression
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