Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynae-oncology medicine. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and forward thinking Obstetric and gynaecology team in a successful Trust in South Yorkshire. It is anticipated that the successful candidate, with the support of the new Gynae-Oncology and Maternity Medicine Network, will help consolidate current services as well as developing further services in line with the national maternity plan and Saving Babies Lives V3. The postholder will also have the opportunity to help take the Gynae-Oncology service forward. There will also be the opportunity to develop a special interest if so desired.

Barnsley Hospital takes great pride in being a supportive and inclusive employer, the management team is the highest rated in the country based on results from the National NHS Staff Survey and is the highest rated acute multi-speciality trust in the Yorkshire Humber region based on the GMC National Training Survey.

The post is advertised as a full time post, but any applicant requiring LTFT working arrangements will be equally considered for the post.

Main duties of the job

Obstetrics

The Obstetric service provides a comprehensive local service, and the team manage all midwifery services in the hospital and the community in a new Labour ward. Such is the quality of care in Barnsley many women choose to come from the wider region to deliver here. Progress towards improved continuity of care has been considerable and the development of the role of midwifery staff has been significant. The unit has been an early adopter of the SBL care bundles and is progressing very well with SBLV3. The unit is in the top ten nationally for its detection rate for growth restriction.

There are multidisciplinary specialist clinics such as Medical Disorders, Fetal Medicine, Perinatal Mental Health, Preterm Clinic and a high risk Maternal diabetes MDT clinic run with Consultant Diabetologists, DSNs and a lead midwife for diabetes. The postholder will also have an opportunity to work towards running the Medical Disorders clinic if so desired.

Gynaecology

There are well established services providing, in addition to General Gynaecology, accredited specialised clinics including Colposcopy, Urogynaecology, 2 week wait Cancer referral, Hysteroscopy, Vulval, EPAU and Termination services. There is a new Gynaecology Day Assessment unit providing service over 5 days during the week. The postholder will be asked to participate in general gynaecology clinics, fast track and Gynae-Oncology theatre sessions and help develop the service.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.