Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The proposed current on-call frequency (this is currently being reviewed) for the post-holder is to participate in a 1:8 weekend and a 1:4 night and day frequency. The successful candidates will be responsible for the continued development of obstetrics and gynaecology services. S/he will share the management of admitted patients and will provide care for his/her patients admitted to the Trust. S/he will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care for patients. The post holders will work closely with the Clinical Service Leads for Obstetrics and the Clinical Service Lead for Gynaecology to provide safe care and meet national and local safety and performance indicators. The post will have responsibility with a team of consultants to provide integrated care for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including support to specialist nurses and midwives who work in the clinical areas. The post holder will be able to work in a high risk setting and will be able to undertake maternal medicine clinics. There are active research and development opportunities within the service, and it is anticipated that the successful appointee will contribute to this. The post holder will have access to a networked Trust computer and training for UHB hospital network applications as well as designated secretarial support (combination of designated secretary and digital dictation support) and defined office space in the specialty area that is present in the Princess of Wales Women 's Unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This comprises desk space in an open plan area with access to meeting rooms for private meetings and quiet work. Job description Job responsibilities The proposed current on-call frequency (this is currently being reviewed) for the post-holder is to participate in a 1:8 weekend and a 1:4 night and day frequency. The successful candidates will be responsible for the continued development of obstetrics and gynaecology services. S/he will share the management of admitted patients and will provide care for his/her patients admitted to the Trust. S/he will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care for patients. The post holders will work closely with the Clinical Service Leads for Obstetrics and the Clinical Service Lead for Gynaecology to provide safe care and meet national and local safety and performance indicators. The post will have responsibility with a team of consultants to provide integrated care for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including support to specialist nurses and midwives who work in the clinical areas. The post holder will be able to work in a high risk setting and will be able to undertake maternal medicine clinics. There are active research and development opportunities within the service, and it is anticipated that the successful appointee will contribute to this. The post holder will have access to a networked Trust computer and training for UHB hospital network applications as well as designated secretarial support (combination of designated secretary and digital dictation support) and defined office space in the specialty area that is present in the Princess of Wales Women 's Unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This comprises desk space in an open plan area with access to meeting rooms for private meetings and quiet work.