Locum Consultant in Gynaecology

Job summary

An exciting 6 month fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a new consultant job due to a recent engagement of current consultants in management opportunities and a need to continue to reduce elective care recovery in gynaecology. We would welcome a candidate with a broad gynaecological experience, with an ability to contribute to most aspects of elective gynaecological care.

Our current consultants have broad interests ranging from oncology to outpatient hysteroscopy. We are a DGH but have subspecialist level multidisciplinary vulval skin and menopause clinics and visiting gynae-oncology colleagues. We are also supported by a team of middle grade doctors including Clinical Fellows in reproductive medicine, Deanery speciality trainees and an ST1/GPVTS/FY tier. All rotas have now been designed to be compliant with the new contract.

The post would have an appropriate share of gynaecology clinics and sessions in theatre. There would be associated administrative time and SPA. It is expected that the programmed activities will be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Fixed term colleagues in the department have gone on to gain substantive posts locally, regionally and nationally.

Main duties of the job

The last few years have seen many proactive and positive changes to our O&G department, including building works which have renovated many of the Gynaecology clinic areas. Our new ambulatory Gynaecology suite includes dedicated outpatient hysteroscopy with recovery area, colposcopy and ultrasound facilities. The department is currently expanding outpatient activity and this is an evolving area.

Some of the key duties within this role include:

- General gynaecology clinics

- Specialist clinics to suit applicant and department

- Theatre sessions

To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please visit our candidate information pack.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk