Job Description

This is a full time R esident Consultant post in Obstetrics & G ynaecology . It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities



The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. You will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.



It would be expected that you would not be covering services on other sites or in private practice when on call.



Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.



Interview date is to be confirmed



The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. The post holder will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment



You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies . The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.



Please ensure you read the and Person Specification attached in full prior to applying for the role.



Please note that you must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining your CCT at the time of interview.



We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/