Job Description

The Specialty Doctor is responsible for the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In his/her work, the job holder liaises with nursing, professional and technical, socialwork, managerial and administrative staff.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to:To manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultantWork with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient runningof servicesWork closely with other specialist teamsAssist with service improvements and the development of business plans toinform the future strategic directionParticipate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to juniordoctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervisionof learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of themultidisciplinary teamParticipate in a Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOGcurriculum, new guidelines and researchAssist in PROMPT course training annuallyUndertake personal development and mandatory trainingAbout usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.DetailsDate posted15 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalaryxc2xa359,175 to xc2xa395,400 a year Per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number262-A-25-7174737Job locationsWest Cumberland HospitalWhitehavenCA28 8JGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to:To manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultantWork with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient runningof servicesWork closely with other specialist teamsAssist with service improvements and the development of business plans toinform the future strategic direction Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to juniordoctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervisionof learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of themultidisciplinary teamParticipate in a Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOGcurriculum, new guidelines and researchAssist in PROMPT course training annuallyUndertake personal development and mandatory training Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to:To manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultantWork with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient runningof servicesWork closely with other specialist teamsAssist with service improvements and the development of business plans toinform the future strategic direction Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to juniordoctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervisionof learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of themultidisciplinary teamParticipate in a Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOGcurriculum, new guidelines and researchAssist in PROMPT course training annuallyUndertake personal development and mandatory trainingPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent

Training and ExperienceEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• Completion of at least four full years postgraduate experience

physical requirementsEssential

• willing and able to meet travel requirements of the post

Academic AchievementsEssential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Management ExperienceEssential

• willing and able to work with colleagues in management and nursing
• familiar with clinical governance

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken english
• Decisiveness and accountability
• interpersonal skills
• flexibility
• resilience
• thoroughness
• Shows Initiative/enthusiasm

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent

Training and ExperienceEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• Completion of at least four full years postgraduate experience

physical requirementsEssential

• willing and able to meet travel requirements of the post

Academic AchievementsEssential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Management ExperienceEssential

• willing and able to work with colleagues in management and nursing
• familiar with clinical governance

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken english
• Decisiveness and accountability
• interpersonal skills
• flexibility
• resilience
• thoroughness
• Shows Initiative/enthusiasm

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