Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with a special interest in ambulatory gynaecology. We would like you to lead on developing a regional Women's Health Hub working closely with our primary care partners and the wider MDT in transforming care for women across Dorset.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to:
- Provide expertise and leadership across Obstetrics and Gynaecology services
- To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate.
- To support and develop Obstetrics and Gynaecology services across Dorset
- Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric and gynaecology referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines.
- Participate in the timetabled obstetric and gynaecology sessions and join the other obstetric and gynaecology consultants in maintaining and developing modern practice to a high standard.
- Oversee the care of obstetric and gynaecology patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists.
- Contribute to the on call rota and participate in the non-resident weekend consultant on call rota.
Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This post will work across 2 sites for UHD, Poole and Bournemouth. Location changes in gynaecology will be in line with the Trust strategy to manage one acute and one elective sites.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with an interest in ambulatory gynaecology Full time. This post covers both obstetrics and gynaecology. This will include lead role the development and implementation of a Womens Health Hub in Dorset. There is allocation for theatres and caesarean section lists. Clinics will include gynaecology diagnostics and antenatal cover. ATSMs / SITMs in operative hysteroscopy and gynaecological surgical care and a gynaecology scanning certification is highly desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with an interest in ambulatory gynaecology Full time. This post covers both obstetrics and gynaecology. This will include lead role the development and implementation of a Womens Health Hub in Dorset. There is allocation for theatres and caesarean section lists. Clinics will include gynaecology diagnostics and antenatal cover. ATSMs / SITMs in operative hysteroscopy and gynaecological surgical care and a gynaecology scanning certification is highly desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCOG
- UK CCT / CESR in O&G
- SITMs in therapeutic hysteroscopy, gynaecological surgical care
- ATSM in benign gynaecolgical surgery: hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty training
- Gynaecolgical scanning qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- Evidence of involvement in risk management
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCOG
- UK CCT / CESR in O&G
- SITMs in therapeutic hysteroscopy, gynaecological surgical care
- ATSM in benign gynaecolgical surgery: hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty training
- Gynaecolgical scanning qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- Evidence of involvement in risk management
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement projects
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
