Job Description

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology



Are you looking to be part of an experienced & supportive MDT?



Are you passionate in providing high quality patient care?



Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical & academic development?



York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation & a reputation for providing high quality services. In line with our outlook, we are now inviting applications for a permanent resident consultant post in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at York Hospital.



The post holder will join a team consisting of 25 consultants, based across York & Scarborough, in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service, which is provided to a population of approximately 800,000.



The posts will include resident consultant out of hours duties covering obstetrics & acute gynaecology.



The Obstetrics & Gynaecology service is looking to recruit a new Locum consultant to cover maternity leave and join our experienced and supportive team at York and Scarborough Hospitals.



The Obstetrics & Gynaecology department also has close links with Hull and York Medical School (HYMS) and if candidates are interested the job could involve a regular HYMS teaching commitment. There would also be opportunities to development management roles within the medical school for candidates interested in undergraduate education.



Although we welcome applications from all candidates with general Obstetrics & Gynaecology skills, as part of this maternity leave cover we desire applicants with experience in managing diabetic antenatal patients.



This post is a 10PA Job Plan and will involve a combination of acute and elective Obstetrics and Gynaecology cover. The post holder with be part of the Resident Consultant out of hours acute cover rota based at York Hospital. There is also an opportunity for a temporary position based at Scarborough Hospital based on a non-resident rota.



York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites

Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.

We're situated in a fantastic part of the country:

home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to 18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of 3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.



For more information please see the job description attached



The post is required to undertake general Obstetrics and Gynaecology role involving covering acute maternity sessions, caesarean section lists, antenatal clinics, gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology operating lists and emergency gynaecology with opportunities to develop in specialist skills area depending on individual successful applicant interest.



Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.



Disability Confident and Mindful Employer



The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.