Consultant in O&G: Sponsorship Available

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Job summary

This is a prime opportunity for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our modern and forwards thinking Foundation Trust which is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. Candidates must be competent in management of labour ward and diabetic antenatal clinics

Main duties of the job

The Consultants job plan is divided into Gynaecological duties covering general clinics and theatres. There is an obstetric commitment in terms of fixed Labour Ward sessions, Elective Section List, Antenatal Clinics and On Call.

Requirements of the post and responsibilities of post holder:

  • Work with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the Trust agenda in delivering evidence based best practice.
  • Provide safe, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecology services.
  • Maintain and improve the standards and quality of the obstetrics and gynaecology services and to have delegated responsibility for appropriate clinical management in those areas.
  • Supervise and train junior staff in both elective and emergency situations.
  • Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
  • Participate in the audit programme of the department.
  • Participate in the Consultants rota in conjunction with the other Consultants.
  • Be prepared to work on all sites for elective and emergency work.
  • The successful candidates would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation.
  • Be expected to contribute constructively to the success of the business so that the service can flourish and develop.
  • Must comply with the requirements of revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCOG or equivalent
  • You must be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
  • Applicants must continue to hold a License to Practice
  • ATSM/SITM or Equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward plus Maternal Medicine and or Pregnancy Care

Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Understanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialty
  • Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
  • Understanding current issues within the wider NHS

Desirable

  • Experience in Maternal Medicine Clinics
  • Experience in Diabetic Antenatal Clinic
  • Experience in Pregnancy Care Clinics
  • Wide based experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Attendance at a recognised management course

Teaching and training

Essential

  • Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Desirable

  • Training in clinical and educational supervision
  • Attendance at a teaching course
  • Formal qualification in teaching/education
  • Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
  • Critical Appraisal Skills

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitud

Essential

  • Good communication and empathy skills with patients
  • Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
  • Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate colleagues
  • Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
  • Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
  • Respect Diversity – Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all

Practical/Intellectual Skills/

Essential

  • Evidence of innovation
  • Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual learning and development
  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
  • Access to own transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 2 September 2026

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