Working for NHS Dumfries and Galloway Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ref: 19.238a

Salary: £82,669 - £109,849

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or NHS Dumfries and GallowayConsultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

£109,849

or NHS Dumfries and Galloway

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Contents

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Section 1 Job Description 4

Section 2 Person Specification 9

Section 3 How to Visit and Apply 11

Section 4 Main Terms & Conditions of Service 12

Section 5 Staff Benefits 13

Section 6 Further Information 14

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Section 1: Job Description

Introduction to the Post

We are looking to recruit a replacement full-time post of 10 sessions per week. The successful candidate will join a team which comprises 5 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Speciality Doctors, 1 Clinical Teaching fellow, 3 ST Doctors & Specialist Nurses. The successful applicant must have full registration and a license to practise with the General Medical Council and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the time of interview. Essential qualifications for the post include MRCOG or equivalent.

The post is based in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI). The infirmary is responsible for the acute services across the region of Dumfries & Galloway, a population of approximately 148,000. Staffing The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department medical staff establishment currently consists of: Consultants

• Dr W Forson

• Dr S Wisdom

Clinical Director Special interest in urogynaecology vulva diseases and colposcopy.Colposcopy lead Special interest in obstetric ultrasound and high risk pregnancy and fetal medicine

• Dr L Khalifa Special interest in ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy and hysteroscopy. RCOG district tutor

• Dr P Dutton

• Dr Sacha Howarth

Special interest in gynaecology. Labour ward lead and fetal medicine

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Other Permanent Medical staff

• Dr H Currie

Associate Specialist. Special interest in menopause, infertility and colposcopy. Associate Medical Director

• Dr Leacock

• Dr Hamza Elsheikh

• Dr Yoginee Gokool

• Vacant post

Teaching Fellow Speciality Doctor Specialty Doctor Specialty Doctor

The General Manager for the Women and Children’s Directorate is Mrs. Linda Williamson and the successful post holder will be managerially accountable to this person. The Clinical Director for the Women Services is Dr William Forson and the successful post holder will be clinically accountable to him. THE DIRECTORATE Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Maternity Services are part of the Women, Children and Sexual Health Directorate.

THE PROVISION OF MATERNITY SERVICES THROUGHOUT DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

The integrated Maternity Services of Dumfries and Galloway comprise: Maternity Wing at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary which has 20 maternity beds and 9 neonatal cots, two of which are Neonatal Intensive Care Cots.

In the west of the region, there are 2 maternity beds on the Clenoch Ward in Galloway Community Hospital at Stranraer. Whilst this is a community maternity unit with involvement of Midwives and General Practitioners, the service is managed from the Dumfries Royal Infirmary Maternity Wing.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department, based at DGRI, provides a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological services. Special interest clinics are held in gynaecological oncology, infertility, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, menopause, vulval disease, urogynaecology, and maternal and fetal medicine. These special interests are supported by one Associate Specialist, two (soon to become three) Speciality Doctors and a Teaching Fellow. There is scope for the appointee to become involved with existing special interest areas or to develop a further special interest. Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is fully equipped for minimal access gynaecological surgery. A full range of ultrasound scanning equipment is available.

The women’s outpatients currently provides the base for all Antenatal and gynaecological out-

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patients and for patients having medical management of miscarriage and medical termination of pregnancy. The Department also admits toward D9 and 23 Hour Unit. The main theatre suite is used for all gynaecological surgery. Gynaecological in-patients are currently cared for in Ward D9 where gynae emergencies are also seen.

The Maternity Wing has 6 LDRP (labour, delivery, recovery, post-partum) beds in its delivery suite. There is a dedicated obstetric theatre and recovery facility. The unit also has 14 beds in its maternity suite, to provide ante-natal and post-natal in-patient care. The ante-natal out-patient services include day case and ultrasonography facilities.

The Neonatal Unit is also located next to the Maternity Wing; there are close links with the Paediatric Department.

The department is supported by a dedicated team of administration and clerical staff. THE DUTIES OF THE POST Clinical Duties Ward rounds will include teaching ward rounds as required. Travel Any travel allocation will be included within the Total Programmed Activities and will be determined by the location at which Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional activities are carried out. Teaching The post holder will be responsible for the training and supervision of post-graduates and under-graduates and will be expected to contribute time to this activity on a regular basis, as recognised within the job plan. In addition he/she will be expected to ensure that Junior Staff and medical students receive adequate support and advice and may act as a contact as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice. Research Research is encouraged and supported by an active Research and Development Committee. The appointee will be encouraged to develop research interests associated with their specialist interest. Administration This activity covers the management of individual patients including out patient administration, results reporting, letters/phone calls to patients, carers, GPs and members of the wider multidisciplinary team involved in the patients care. On call arrangements 1 in 5 on call rota with prospective cover Level 1 availability.

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DATES WHEN POST IS AVAILABLE We would be looking for successful postholder to start as soon as possible. QUALIFICATIONS All candidates are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register. The candidate will hold a CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or will be within 6 months of obtaining the certificate, or will be an established consultant. ARRANGEMENTS TO COME AND VISIT NHS D&G To arrange a visit you should contact Dr Heather Currie heather.currie@nhs.net , Dr S Wisdom stephen.wisdom@nhs.net , Dr Paul Mensah paul.mensah@nhs.net or Dr Luai Khalifa l.khalifa@nhs.net ENQUIRY ARRANGEMENTS

For any further details please contact

Dr Heather Currie, Associate Medical Director 01387 246246 ext 32818, heather.currie@nhs.net

Dr William Forson –Clinical Director wforson@nhs.net 01387241353

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Organisational Chart

Associate Medical Director

Dr Heather Currie

Clinical Director Dr William Forson)

General Manager (Linda Williamson)

Consultants (Stephen Wisdom/ Paul Mensah (Replacement Post)/ Luai Khalifa/ Philip Dutton/ Sacha

Haworth/

Clinical Teaching Fellow (Alwayn Leacock)

Junior Doctors (ST/ GPST/ FY2)

Specialty Doctors (Yoginee Gokool/ Hamza Elsheikh)

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Section 2: Person Specification

Requirements Essential Desirable Assessment

Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Primary Medical Qualification. GMC Registered with Licence to Practice Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC). Appropriate Royal College Membership

Clinical Experience

Evidence of experience in the specialty. Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.

Management and Administration Experience

Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.

Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Proven management experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.

Teaching Experience of Teaching and training Undergraduate/ Postgraduate and Junior Medical Staff

Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Research Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.

Research/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years.

Higher degree.

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Requirements Essential Desirable Assessment

Audit Evidence of participation in audit. Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.

Personal Attributes

Alignment with the Board’s Core & Professional Behaviours (as outlined on page 14). Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Board and its workforce. A commitment to personal / unit CPD. Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota. Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.

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Section 3: How to Arrange a Visit and Apply

How to Visit

If you wish to visit the Department please contact Medical Staffing on 01387 244143 or e-mail dumf-uhb.medicaldentaladmin@nhs.net with the date you intend to visit and arrangements will be put in place. How to Apply If you wish to apply for this post, these guidance notes will assist you in making your application. It is important that you read the person specification carefully before you decide to apply. We will assess your application against these criteria for short-listing. To apply for the post you must:

• Submit an Application which can be downloaded from the following website or you can email dg.recruitment@nhs.net and an application form will be emailed out to you.

• When completing the application you should give full details of your qualifications, training and experience. This must include a full employment history, and clarify any gaps in your employment history

• Please provide the names and addresses of two referees, including your two most recent employers and covering at least 3 years’ previous employment (where applicable).

• Your personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that no applicant will be unfairly discriminated against

Completed applications should be returned to dg.applications@nhs.net Interview Guarantee Scheme

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is positive about disabled people and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Dumfries & Galloway operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG) which means that if a candidate advises us that they have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the Person Specification, they will be guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates at both the application and selection process stages. Back to Contents Page

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Section 4: Main Terms and Conditions of Service

In accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (Scotland) employed in the National Health Service, as amended by the Secretary of State for Scotland, and subsequently the Scottish Parliament, from time to time. Salary:

The current salary applicable to a full time post is £82,669 - £109,849 depending on experience, plus banding depending on rota

Leave: 6 weeks annual leave dependant on experience pro rata plus 10 public holidays pro rata. Entitlement to 30 days study leaves over a 3 year period.

Occupational Sick Pay: During the first year of service – one months full pay (and after completing 4 months service) 2 months half pay During the second year of service – 2 months full pay and 2 months half pay During the third year of service – 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay During the fourth year of service – 5 months full pay and 5 months half pay During the fifth year of service – 5 months full pay and 5 months half pay After completing 5 years of service - 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Pension: You will be automatically enrolled into the NHS Pension scheme (Scottish Public Pension Agency). The benefits of which can be found at http://www.sppa.gov.uk/

Base: Your principal place of work is Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Other work locations and off site working may be agreed. You may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation, including new sites.

Notice Period: 3 Calendar Months Hours of Duty: The working pattern for this post is 40hours

The full Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (Scotland) Terms & Conditions can be found at: http://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/medical Back to Contents Page

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Section 5: Staff Benefits

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

FURTHER INFORMATION

NHS Credit Union The Board offers staff the opportunity to manage short/ longer term savings and to offer very competitive rates for personal loans

Further information can be found on: www.nhscreditunion.com

Cycle to Work Scheme The Board offer staff the opportunity to by a bike through a Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Further information can be found on: www.cyclescheme.co.uk

Lets Connect The Board offers staff a Home Computer & Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Further information can be found on: www.lets-connect.co.uk/

Relocation Expenses Board Relocation entitlement up to £8,000 in accordance with current policy

Further Information can be gained from the Medical Staffing Department

Accommodation Single accommodation available for first 12 weeks

Further information can be gained from the Residence Officer

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Section 6: Further Information

For further information on schools in Dumfries & Galloway please follow the link below: Schools: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=9059 For further information on property in Dumfries & Galloway please follow the link below: DGSPC: http://www.dgspc.co.uk/ For further information about Dumfries & Galloway and the surrounding area please see the links below: Visit Scotland: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/ Big Burns Supper: http://bigburnssupper.com/ 7Stanes: http://www.7stanesmountainbiking.com/ Spring Fling: http://www.spring-fling.co.uk/ Undiscovered Dumfries: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dumfries/dumfries/ Back to Contents Page