Job summary
This post is based at Imperial College NHS trust, at the Saint Mary's Hospital site. Saint Mary's Urogynaecology department is a tertiary referral centre in Northwest London. This post will have substantial clinical exposure to all aspects of Urogynaecology. The successful applicant will be seeing patients with a variety of urogynaecological disorders including prolapse, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, bladder pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. They will gain experience in ambulatory Urogynaecology, and we have close relations with both the colorectal and urology department doing combined cases. There will be the opportunity to participate and potentially lead research activities within the department and potentially registering for an MD with Imperial College London. This post is suitable for trainees ST4 and above, ideally with MRCOG. They will participate in the general obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate we will contribute to the running of the Urogynaecology department and support the subspecialty trainee. They will attend outpatient clinics, urodynamic lists, flexible cystoscopy list and both the weekly and monthly MDT meetings. They will have the opportunity to attend Urogynaecology theatres and contribute/lead research activities within the department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Urogynaecology outpatient clinic
-see and formulate management plans for both new and follow-up patients. We are a tertiary referral centre and see a wide range of patients with various urogynaecology presentations. You will also attend the pelvic floor clinic assessing women who have sustained intrapartum anal sphincter injuries. You will learn how to perform endoanal USS and anorectal manometry and how to counsel and manage women who has sustained OASIS.
Saline and video urodynamics
-you will be trained to independently carry out both saline and video urodynamics (alternate weeks for complex patients who have failed previous continence surgery) with a view to formulating management plans for patients. This will help augment your counselling and management of complex patients with recurrent SUI, chronic urinary retention, untreatable urge urinary incontinence and neurological patients
Flexible cystoscopy
-you will have the opportunity to learn flexible cystoscopy and administer Botox and urethral bulking agents under local anaesthetic.
Neuromodulation
-you will be exposed to all types of neuromodulation techniques from tibial, sacral and vagal nerve stimulation
Neuro-urology
-you will learn how to assess and manage patients with neurological disorders affecting the lower urinary tract.
Local and regional MDT
-along with the subspecialty trainee you would be expected to organise and run the MDT and action any outcomes. We have close relations with urology and colorectal and often carry out joint cases. There is a twice monthly MDT clinic with urology, colorectal, radiology, paediatric urology, gastroenterology and physiotherapy
Research-
-the department is actively involved in numerous research projects. We have both in-house, commercial and FDA clinical trials taking place. It is expected that the successful applicant will be involved in all of the above. In addition there will be the opportunity to register for an MD with Imperial College London for your own specific research interests in Urogynaecology. You will learn how to write systematic reviews and original research articles to be published in peer reviewed journals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Urogynaecology outpatient clinic
-see and formulate management plans for both new and follow-up patients. We are a tertiary referral centre and see a wide range of patients with various urogynaecology presentations. You will also attend the pelvic floor clinic assessing women who have sustained intrapartum anal sphincter injuries. You will learn how to perform endoanal USS and anorectal manometry and how to counsel and manage women who has sustained OASIS.
Saline and video urodynamics
-you will be trained to independently carry out both saline and video urodynamics (alternate weeks for complex patients who have failed previous continence surgery) with a view to formulating management plans for patients. This will help augment your counselling and management of complex patients with recurrent SUI, chronic urinary retention, untreatable urge urinary incontinence and neurological patients
Flexible cystoscopy
-you will have the opportunity to learn flexible cystoscopy and administer Botox and urethral bulking agents under local anaesthetic.
Neuromodulation
-you will be exposed to all types of neuromodulation techniques from tibial, sacral and vagal nerve stimulation
Neuro-urology
-you will learn how to assess and manage patients with neurological disorders affecting the lower urinary tract.
Local and regional MDT
-along with the subspecialty trainee you would be expected to organise and run the MDT and action any outcomes. We have close relations with urology and colorectal and often carry out joint cases. There is a twice monthly MDT clinic with urology, colorectal, radiology, paediatric urology, gastroenterology and physiotherapy
Research-
-the department is actively involved in numerous research projects. We have both in-house, commercial and FDA clinical trials taking place. It is expected that the successful applicant will be involved in all of the above. In addition there will be the opportunity to register for an MD with Imperial College London for your own specific research interests in Urogynaecology. You will learn how to write systematic reviews and original research articles to be published in peer reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MRCOG
Desirable
- Higher degree/relevant publications in Urogynaecology
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Knowledge of research principles
Desirable
- Higher degree in Urogynaecology research Publications or presentations in Urogynaecology
Audit
Essential
- Audit projects in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Audit projects in urogynaecology
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous posts in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- Research posts in Urogynaecology
Clinical skills
Essential
- Wide clinical experience in Obsterics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Experience in the investigation and management of urogynaecological patients
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements Pre employment health screening
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Reliability
Essential
- Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MRCOG
Desirable
- Higher degree/relevant publications in Urogynaecology
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Knowledge of research principles
Desirable
- Higher degree in Urogynaecology research Publications or presentations in Urogynaecology
Audit
Essential
- Audit projects in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Audit projects in urogynaecology
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous posts in Urogynaecology
Desirable
- Research posts in Urogynaecology
Clinical skills
Essential
- Wide clinical experience in Obsterics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Experience in the investigation and management of urogynaecological patients
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements Pre employment health screening
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Reliability
Essential
- Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
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).
