Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (High Risk Obstetrics)

This is a 10 PA substantive Consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in high risk Obstetrics or maternal medicine. It is a replacement post for QEQM and forms part of our expansion in consultant numbers to improve services for our women and babies. The post-holder will need to demonstrate competence in core Obstetrics and Gynaecology to enable he/she to fulfil the role of a general obstetrician and gynaecologist. It would be an advantage to have skills in intermediate or advanced obstetric scanning. The consultant will be expected to participate in Intrapartum and elective Obstetrics to ensure provision of the hours of consultant presence as required by the RCOG. The post is for up to 12 months initially. There is funding and RCOG approval for this post to be substantive There will be a regular on call session (1 in 15) as well as regular antenatal clinics and caesarean lists. There is a 1 in 15 on call commitment for gynaecology and elective gynaecology work is also available. Your job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA's and 2 supporting professional activity PA's. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan. We are a friendly unit and are looking for someone who works well in a team. We value new ideas and suggestions to improve our service.,

• Will be part of a 16 strong consultant team delivering on calls with a frequency of 1 in 15
• Working as an Obstetrician with some acute gyanecology
• High risk ANC
• Caesarean list
• Maternal medicine
  
  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
• An offer of a substantive post within this department may include a recruitment premium up to £20k - This will be considered on a case by case basis following a successful interview outcome.