Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Fetal Medicine

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant to join our current team of thirteen Consultants. This is a full-time post for 6 months due to retirement. It include s involvement in a non- resident on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post may be of interest to a Consultant with Special Interest in Fetal Medicine.

Special Interests and Accredited Training in Fetal Medicine are desirable for this post in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. The post-holder must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving Health Service changes in North Wales. The post-holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including Outpatient Clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Special Clinics, eg Fetal Medicine, Labour Ward , Emergency Gynaecology Cover and Operating Theatre lists.

• Provide consultant-led care across general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota, providing senior support for labour ward and emergency gynaecology
• Undertake elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological procedures within appropriate competencies
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre activity and management of complex obstetric and benign gynaecological conditions
• A special interest in Fetal Medicine is desirable, with opportunities to contribute to Fetal Medicine services and multidisciplinary care
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, teaching, risk management and service development
• Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise
• MRCOG or equivalent appropriate Specialist Registration
• Advanced Labour Ward Practice (ATSM)

• CCT or equivalent
• Fetal Medicine ATSM
• Fetal Care / Prenatal Diagnosis Special Interest Training Module SITM)
• Maternal Medicine ATSM/SITM
• High Risk Obstetrics ATSM
• Gynaecological SITM
• Additional relevant degree(s)

• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK Certification of Completion of Specialist Training (CST)
• Statement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Fetal Medicine
• Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Qualification…