Consultant Obstetrics & Gyanaecology YC72

The Trust maintains a robust clinical governance programme, incorporating both multidisciplinary and specialty meetings. A strong emphasis is placed on clinical audit, encouraging all departments, including junior medical staff, to undertake regular audit projects. The postholder is expected to actively engage in departmental and divisional audits. In terms of continued professional development, the appointee is expected to participate in ongoing medical education, with study leave provided for this purpose. They may apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for financial support. Additionally, the postholder must fully participate in the Trusts annual consultant appraisal and revalidation scheme while also undertaking clinical and educational supervision for junior staff, including overseeing their appraisals. Regarding on-call commitment, the Gynaecological Oncology team operates on a 1:4 rota to provide support for post-operative patients and oncology inpatients, with assistance from a dedicated fellow. The Trust recently achieved Teaching Hospital status, highlighting its significant role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Its postgraduate medical education facilities are well-developed across all sites, with the main centre located in Watford, offering a Simulation Suite, lecture theatres, meeting rooms, and study spaces. The Trust also actively promotes Research & Development, with a dedicated Directorate of R&D, further details of which can be found on the Trusts website. Additionally, strong links exist with various hospital departments, particularly within Medicine and the Emergency Department, as well as Radiology and Pathology, ensuring comprehensive support and collaboration. He/she will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC or have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) date in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and completed subspecialist training in Gynaecological Oncology within six months of the date of interview.