About this role
Job summary
A Consultant Gynaecologist - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeonpostis available at the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This is a Permanent post.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Teaching:
The appointee will be expected to take part in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme and it is possible that the appointee may be offered an Honorary Clinical Lectureship by the University of Liverpool. The appointee will be required to share Postgraduate teaching of pre and post membership trainees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and engage in the regional teaching programme. A demonstrable interest in education would be an advantage.
On Call:
The on-call commitment for the post is approximately 1 in 11 for gynaecology only (obstetrics only in exceptional emergency situations). We have recently moved to a two-tier gynaecology rota to enable support for new colleagues. In the fullness of time the Kingston rota will be for gynae-oncologists with different roles and responsibilities to the generalist rota. We have recently appointed 3 emergency gynaecology consultants to support acute attendances, ward admissions and emergency theatre lists.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCOG or equivalent Full GMC registration and licence to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee ATSM: The advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease Competent in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MSc, MD/PhD, MRCS, MMedSci ATSM: benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic Post CCT experience working in a BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre
Experience Essential
Work independently in outpatient clinics and theatre Excellent communication skills Demonstrate advanced laparoscopic surgery training and experience by way of additional fellowship Involved in surgical training of others
Desirable
Appropriate research and audit in appropriate fields
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.
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Employer details Employer name Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)