- Gynaecology clinics
Junior Risk Consultant - Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services, with a specialist interest in Colposcopy and EPAU.The role holder must have a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and must be registered on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.
The post will be across 3 sites, with outpatient and day case surgery provided on the Leigh site, inpatient and obstetric care on the Wigan site and the outpatient facility at the Thomas Linacre Centre, WiganAll consultants will take part in a 1 in 11 rota of labour ward cover in which one week is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week.
Antenatal clinicsGeneral gynaecology and special interest clinics
The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics.
Menstrual disorder and adolescent gynae clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.
In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance frame work within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.
On call rotaAll consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.
There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a model of partnership working, employing over 4500 people across 5 different sites.
Our incredibly low staff turnover is a testament to our belief in looking after employees just as well as we care for our patients.
Maternity ServicesThe maternity unit comprises a delivery suite and a maternity ward. The Delivery Suite has a dedicated theatre, with provision for postoperative care. ICU and HDU facilities are available. There are 9 delivery rooms including a pool room and a bereavement room with central monitoring of CTGs.
The women's healthcare and day care units at Leigh Infirmary provide the following services:
Outpatient hysteroscopy clinic, with access to Versapoint / TruClear and a comprehensive outpatient endometrial ablation service
Bladder assessment clinics, urodynamic investigation service, outpatient cystoscopy, intravesical Botox and urethral bulking.
Menopause clinic
Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
Pre Conception Clinic
Termination of pregnancy service.
Fetal loss counselling service
Fertility services are provided in the Hewitt Fertility Centre (Fertility Fusion) located at Wrightington Hospital.
All consultants will take part in a 1 in 11 rota of labour ward cover in which one week is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week.
Antenatal clinicsEach of the general antenatal clinics is shared between 2 or 3 Consultants and the special interest antenatal clinics are shared between 2 consultants in order to provide continuity of care during periods of absence for on call duties or leave.
General gynaecology and special interest clinicsThe post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics.
Menstrual disorder and adolescent gynae clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.
In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance frame work within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.
On call rotaAll consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.
There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.
Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)Higher degree (MD or PhD)
Experience of risk management