Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the successful Women's services at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, as a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine. This fixed term Maternity cover posts aims to provide consultant cover to drive further development and aspirations of the tertiary services in the Wessex region. 

The regional maternal and fetal medicine service has close collaboration with related specialties such as genetics, paediatric cardiology, neonatology and neonatal surgery, adult endocrinology, cardiology and haematology. We operate as a clinical network with hospitals across the Wessex region to provide consistent high quality care. The Southampton Maternity Service has 5500 births per year and is committed to a multi-professional team approach as determined by the individual needs of the woman. We aim for a  supportive culture of working together that inspires, promotes innovation and continuously improves.     

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The role is intended to support leadership in all aspects of patient care, safety, and clinical governance.

You will support the resident and non-resident consultant obstetrician on call rota and provide consultant presence on the labour ward, for outpatient and inpatient antenatal care and elective Caesarean sections.

You will be expected to deliver clinical excellence within Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

You will contribute to regional multidisciplinary education and training initiatives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are keen to hear from ambitious individuals who have completed obstetric training and potentially additionally sub-specialty training in maternal and fetal medicine, including experience in complex antenatal and intrapartum care. You should have high level skills in managing complex pregnancies. 

A willingness to learn and work within a constantly changing environment is necessary together with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

The ability to actively support and engage with ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital and to support the subspecialty trainees in achieving research requirements.

Experience in leading service change and the training of medical and non-medical staff is also desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Job Reference: MT1139 - This vacancy closes on or before:  2nd April 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG
• ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice

Desirable criteria

• ATSM or equivalent demonstrating special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Accredited GMC educational supervisor
• Further higher degree
• Evidence of research and publications
• Entry on the Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the advisory appointments committee

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage a busy high risk labour ward and obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies independently
• Previous experience of on call O&G as a senior resident in a high-risk maternity unit within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in delivering formal undergraduate and/or postgraduate education

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Good presentation and communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Leadership Qualities; enthusiastic, flexible, able to adapt to change and to lead service developments
• Evidence of previous relevant experience to make significant developments and contributions to established services with demonstrable output

Living the Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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