About this role
Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in General Gynaecology (10 PAs) with a special interest in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology.
Please note that the job plan included is subject to change depending on theatre and clinic space availability. The role may include Saturday operating.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who wishes to join our well-established and dedicated team.
CV required for the application
Main duties of the job
The post will comprise 10 sessions each week, including outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings and surgical operating lists. The post holder will also participate in the gynaecology consultant on-call rota and should possess the required clinical skills to respond to gynaecological emergencies.
The successful applicant will join our close-knit team, founded on mutual respect and the delivery of excellence in clinical care. Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working are essential. Clinical care is delivered within a well-established clinical governance framework and our unit has a commitment to data collection, clinical audit, and clinical research.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise Individuals should meet one of the following: ohave their CCST and be on the specialist register; or obe within 6 months of their CCST; or oLocally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment MRCOG or equivalent RCOG ATSM/SITM in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology/ Complex Early Pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology
Desirable
Higher degree (MD, PhD) ATSM or SITM in Gynaecological surgical care
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience in gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT level. Extensive clinical experience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecological care
Desirable
Experience in running an early pregnancy / gynaecological assessment Unit Specialist gynaecology ultrasound training in. a tertiary level centre
Clinical Skills Essential
High level skills in gynaecological ultrasound and management of Early Pregnancy complications and gynaecological cancer diagnosis
Desirable
Broad range of operating skills in benign gynaecology including MVA and outpatient hysteroscopy Independent practice in most benign and emergency gynaecological surgery.
Clinical Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of Benign gynaecological conditions and Early Pregnancy complications.
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT Essential
Evidence of clinical audit and quality improvement activity Proven leadership and management skills to support the development of the service Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Research. Teaching skills & experience Essential
Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable
Peer review publication in the field of gynaecology or early pregnancy Involvement in recruitment to multicentre trials Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research certification
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)