Consultant in Gynaecology

5 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The appointment is for a substantive 10 PA Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG). The post is based at St Michael's Hospital.

The appointee will be an experienced PAG clinician who has completed the RCOG ATSM in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team-member of the Tertiary referral PAG service, including contributing to audit and research in the service. The post-holder will provide elective inpatient and outpatient care to patients referred with benign gynaecological conditions, including clinics and operating.This will also encompass ensuring timely diagnostic pathways for women with suspected cancer in liaison with the cancer diagnosis tracking team. The post-holder will also perform outpatient hysteroscopy.

The post includes general gynaecology clinics, and also outpatient hysteroscopy clinics. Should the post-holder have an ATSM in Early Pregnancy, opportunities to work within the Early Pregnancy Service may exist[JW1]. The post has an emergency gynaecology session each week supporting the ward. There is a non-resident (1 in 13) on call covering gynaecology only.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to provide elective inpatient and outpatient care to patients referred with benign gynaecological conditions. This will also encompass ensuring timely diagnostic pathways for women with suspected cancer in liaison with the cancer diagnosis tracking team. With the support of the gynaecology oncology team, this may include treatment of early-stage endometrial cancers. In addition, successful candidate will also provide acute gynaecological care to patients attending St Michael's Hospital in conjunction with the current consultants. He / she should have experience at consultant level in general gynaecological surgery covering both elective and emergency procedures.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within 6 monthso Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification RCOG ATSM in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology

Desirable

Higher degree (MD/PhD) RCOG ATSM in specialisms complementary to the existing consultant team ATSM in Early Pregnancy

Experience
Essential

A thorough and broad training in obstetrics and gynaecology To have completed the RCOG basic and core log books or equivalent To be able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and surgical skills in complex PAG cases Ability to take full and independent care of gynaecological problems arising as emergencies Ability to develop and deliver a rapid access service for suspected cancer within cancer wait times Ability to perform general gynaecological surgery independently

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills Willingness to develop a special interest within the department complementary to other members of the team

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

Up-to-date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in governance and audit as it relates to PAG pathways

Research
Essential

Ability to critically appraise clinical evidence and its application to patient care

Desirable

Ability to contribute to the research profile of the PAG department Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management & Leadership
Essential

Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a tertiary referral PAG service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Ability to change/project manage Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

Ability to present ideas and visions effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a multidisciplinary team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

Displays honesty, integrity and respects confidentiality Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

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