Job Description

An Excellent opportunity for a substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Colchester General Hospital with a special interest in benign and complex gynaecology.
Enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a passion for women's health are invited to apply for this role. The successful candidate will join a consultant team of 15 working a 1:12 on call rota. They will work alongside our existing benign gynaecology consultants who specialise in minimal access and robotic surgery. There will be plenty of opportunity for personal development in special interest areas as well as making transformational changes to the service to enhance the high level of care we offer our population.
As well as the Gynaecology aspects of the role, we are looking for an individual who possesses good Obstetric skills and can commit to the provision of Obstetric care and support the current consultants in the provision of the high risk Maternity Service. We would like to appoint an individual who can actively participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance for the department.
Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
The successful candidate should have undertaken appropriate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and fulfil the criteria for admission to the specialist register.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department
Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day
An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit
To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate
Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan
Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG
Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
xc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-MC2643
Job locations
Colchester
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
The post-holder will:
Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements
Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy
Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
The post-holder will:
Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements
Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy
Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust
Person Specification
interviews
Essential

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
• Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care
• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent
• ATSM Benign gynaecological surgery or equivalent
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching Evidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about change
• Able to perform Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

• Higher degree
• MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
• PROMPT trained and faculty

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
• Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care
• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent
• ATSM Benign gynaecological surgery or equivalent
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching Evidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about change
• Able to perform Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

• Higher degree
• MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
• PROMPT trained and faculty