Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,504.00 to £139,882.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105504.00 - £139882.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ2 7AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-25-0929 |
Summary
Trust Commitment and Consultant Responsibilities Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to enhancing patient safety and experience. All consultants are expected to adhere to GMC/GDC guidance and comply with the Trusts Clinical Risk Management processes. Key consultant responsibilities include: Auditing their own clinical outcomes. Reporting clinical incidents promptly and alerting the Trust to potential risks. Participating in annual appraisals. Fostering positive and effective team relationships. A mentor will be assigned to the successful candidate upon commencement to provide guidance and support. Professional Development The successful candidate is expected to proactively plan their personal development and Continuing Medical Education (CME). Through the appraisal process, they will ensure that adequate training is undertaken to maintain clinical skills, knowledge, and expertise, and to support revalidation requirements. Job plans will be reviewed annually between the Clinical Director and Consultant, in line with the new Consultant contract. This review will address service needs and agree objectives related to clinical standards, goals, and workload. Teaching and Supervision Consultants have a responsibility to teach and supervise doctors, students, and non-medical healthcare professionals. Time for these duties should be incorporated into their working week, and educational development should be part of their personal development plans. Clinical Services Structure Clinical services at the Trust are delivered within Care Groups. The Obstetrics & Gynaecology department sits within the Families & Community Services Care Group, alongside: Urgent Care Planned Care Child & Family Health Devon Infection Control In accordance with the Health Act (2006), all staff must comply with national and local infection control policies and procedures. Staff involved directly or indirectly in patient care are required to complete annual mandatory training, including hand hygiene. Staff are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace and must report any infection risks to the Infection Prevention and Control Team in line with the Trusts Incident Reporting Policy. Consultants are expected to lead by example in maintaining the highest standards in infection prevention, an area of critical importance to the Trust. Let me know if you want this adapted for a specific section in a formal recruitment pack or if you'd like a more concise summary for adverts!