Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Gynaecologist with urogynaecology and academic interest at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Gynaecology commitments include elective and emergency gynaecology with participation out of hours on-call rota and gynaecology hot weeks. The post requires an interest and experience in urogynaecology. The post includes urogynaecology, pelvis after pregnancy/OASI and general gynaecology clinics. The job plan will also have theatre lists, vetting and advice and guidance commitments.
The successful candidate will provide academic and clinical support for the Maternity Improvement Programme in their efforts to reduce rates of Obstetric Anal Sphincter injuries The successful candidate will have protected research time (0.4WTE) for the first 12 months of the post and be based at Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit. Under the mentorship of Professor Kate Walker and in close collaboration with NCTU they will develop at least one grant application for a clinical trial in urogynaecology or general gynaecology. It is expected that after 12 months they will have expanded their academic CV sufficient to be able to apply for a Clinical Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Nottingham. The protected research time is only guaranteed for the first 12 months of the post.
Main duties of the job
Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.
About us
Gynaecology is provided across three sites, at City Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre and the Nottingham Treatment Centre based at the QMC Campus. Our gynaecology service includes an accredited urogynaecology unit and a mesh removal service, reproductive medicine, benign and emergency gynaecology, and gynae oncology. As part of the development of Primary Integrated Care Services, gynaecology clinics are also held in primary care settings in the community supported by NUH gynaecologists.
There is a 2-tier gynaecology on-call rota, with the first consultant covering emergency gynaecology, and the second tier providing cover for complex surgery or obstetric major haemorrhage. This is in addition to the obstetric consultant on-call (one for each campus). The consultants on the complex surgery rota have the required surgical skills to undertake this role.
'NUH Life' is an HFEA-licenced fertility centre providing NHS- and self-funded fertility investigations and treatments in an outpatient setting within the QMC campus.
Our gynaecology service includes urogynaecology, reproductive medicine, benign and emergency gynaecology, and gynae oncology.
There are weekly consultant meetings (via MS Teams) and quarterly departmental meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by GMA by date of interview)
- Entry to GMC Specialist Registrar or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience Subspecialty training urogynaecology or ATSM/SITM urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Desirable
- ATSM in Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic or SITM Gynaecological surgical care or ATSM/SITM Vulval disease
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Committment to Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPS and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisation and management skills
- Supportive & tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training with educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
- ATSM in Medical Education
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital, QMC and community campuses
- Willingness to work an on-call rota
- Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by GMA by date of interview)
- Entry to GMC Specialist Registrar or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience Subspecialty training urogynaecology or ATSM/SITM urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Desirable
- ATSM in Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic or SITM Gynaecological surgical care or ATSM/SITM Vulval disease
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
Committment to Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPS and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisation and management skills
- Supportive & tolerant
- Ability to work within an MDT
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Training with educational supervision or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
- ATSM in Medical Education
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital, QMC and community campuses
- Willingness to work an on-call rota
- Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
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).