About this role
Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Ambulatory gynaecology.
Ideally, we are looking for an individual with highly developed skills in Gynaecology including ultrasound, hysteroscopy and gynaecology operative skills, as well as the drive and ambition to enhance and develop the existing service. The successful candidate should also be able to assist the department and other consultant colleagues in managing Ambulatory Gynaecology cases and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will also have a commitment to general obstetrics and gynaecology.
This is a new substantive post and creates the opportunity to further develop the rapid access and cancer services offered according to the applicant's special interests and to work closely with our existing team of consultants providing services to a multi-ethnic and diverse local population within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London Borough of Bexley and London Borough of Lewisham.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to support the cancer, acute gynaecology and general gynaecology service. Skills with procedures such as outpatient hysteroscopy, scanning, urogynaecology and inpatient gynaecological procedures will complement the services within the department.
In our rapid access clinics we offer transvaginal ultrasound scan during the first appointment and the decision is made for same day hysteroscopic assessment. Women are given the option of having this done as an outpatient procedure or under general anaesthetic
The post holder will need to show greater interest in clinical governance and willing to lead on changes required to deliver highest standards of gynaecology services
Medical education and training of junior doctors in training is core requirement of this consultant appointment to ensure delivery of safe services and post holder must be willing to train junior doctors in intermediate and advanced training during working hours as well as out of hours.
Senior consultants are accessible for support and this is encouraged.
Labour ward work, management of high-risk pregnancies and complex obstetrics theatre lists during on calls is pivotal to services at DGH level, and the post holder is expected to contribute to safe gynaecological services in line with the nationally initiated transformation. Contribution to care of both inpatient and outpatient service is required. Willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job specification in main job description but role covers:
Gynaecology clinics
Rapid access clinics
Ambulatory gynaecology services
Gynecology theatres
Caesarean section
Antenatal/ postnatal ward rounds
Labour ward duties
General Antenatal clinics
On-call rota
1: 4 weekdays( ROC- 17:00-22:00; NROC- 22:00-08:00),
1: 16 weekends onsite 0800- 22:00
1:16 Hot week 08:00-17:00hrs (Gynae)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (or equivalent) Must be on the GMC Specialist register or within six months of anticipated receipt at time of interview RCOG ATSM to support service requirement: ATSM Hysteroscopy or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy or Gynaecology oncology ATSM Fertility or Experience in Gynaecological scanning ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour ward practice
Desirable
Additional RCOG ATSM to support service requirements eg: ATSM Menopause ATSM Advanced Laparoscopy ATSM Antenatal care ATSM medical teaching ATSM Urogynaecology/Experience in pelvic floor surgeries
Clinical Experience Essential
Experience in rapid access clinics with scanning independently Experience in running ambulatory gynaecology including hysteroscopy/hycosy/gynaecology scanning services independently Able to run clinics for benign gynaecology clinics Experience in doing caesarean sections independently Able to do transvaginal gynaecological scans Experience in actively participating in Gynaecology MDTs. Experience in high-risk obstetrics and able to run labour ward and on-call acute gynaecology independently Experience in running gynaecology theatres independently Able to take ownership and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional leadership in a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate an ability for self-reflective learning
Desirable
Special interest to complement existing departmental skills
Clinical Audit Essential
Active Audit interest and participation in departmental audit program Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes Evidence of service improvement projects an audits
Desirable
Evidence of involvement and/or experience in risk processes such as incident reviews and patient safety systems
Teaching Experience Essential
Experience and interest in under-graduate and post-graduate teaching programs Experience of teaching in formal and informal settings Knowledge and experience of delivery of RCOG training programme
Desirable
An understanding of current issues in medical education and training oFormal training in Medical Education Evidence of interest and experience in supporting trainees Previous experience in trainee supervision Presentations at National or International meetings Medical education experience or qualification
Managemnet & Administrative Experience Essential
Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management Attendance at management/leadership course
Desirable
Understanding of how consultant behaviours and actions impact on the broader team
IT Skills Essential
Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems
Other Attributes Essential
Effective communicator - verbal and written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and form effective working relationships Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills Live within 30 mins of post or willing to relocate
Desirable
Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work Leadership experience within specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham Hight Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)