Consultant in Gynaecology
2 days ago
We are seeking to recruit a gynaecologist to strengthen our gynaecology team in preparation for the opening of our new surgical hub to provide efficient and high-quality care to women living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
We have state of the art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are building a new surgical hub including gynaecology at Dewsbury Hospital. Within the gynaecology services, we have a dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit on the Pinderfields site and offer a wide range of comprehensive services to our patients including:
- A BSGE Regional Endometriosis centre
- Dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit in Pinderfields
- Outpatient clinics for Menopause, Colposcopy, Uro-gynaecology, Endometriosis, Hysteroscopy, Minor procedures and Post-menopause Bleeding.
- Gynaecology oncology unit, working with Leeds Teaching Hospital Oncology teams.
- Elective surgery at Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals with access to Da Vinci Robots on both sites.
- Elective Obstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
We encourage and support our consultants to pursue interest in research, service development and teaching.
At Mid-Yorkshire, we are proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include:
- General Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
- Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating lists will ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills
- Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
- DCC is allocated for MDTs which are annualised
- Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs, Monday to Friday (1.5 pas). During Hot week this includes undertaking ward rounds.
- Consultant pre and post-op ward rounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised
- On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14 colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site cover) typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A.
- Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites. Office and secretarial support will also be provided.
- General Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
- Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating lists will ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills
- Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
- DCC is allocated for MDTs which are annualised
- Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs, Monday to Friday (1.5 pas). During Hot week this includes undertaking ward rounds.
- Consultant pre and post-op ward rounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised
- On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14 colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site cover) typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A.
- Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- ATSM: Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic, or equivalent
- Fully accredited BSCCP Colposcopist (Essential)
- On current BSCCP register as accredited Colposcopist. (essential)
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Gynaecology Service
- Appropriate experience in Gynaecology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- ATSM: Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
- ATSM: Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy or equivalent
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Colposcopy trainer(desirable)
- Experience in Management of VIN & VAIN
- Experience in Colposcopy management as Deputy Lead, Charing MDT, Management meetings
- Keen interest in Audits in Colposcopy
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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