Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Gynaecology Department at St Jamess University
Hospital.
The postholder will
support a Consultant led tertiary team offering an evidence based outpatient,
ambulatory and laparoscopic urogynaecological service. We run a weekly
Urogynaecological MDTs and a monthly Combined Pelvic floor MDT and clinic with
our colorectal and urological colleagues.
The
successful applicant will have fantastic opportunities to help further develop
all aspects of the urogynaecology service including advanced urogynaecological surgery.
Since introducing vNOTES in 2022, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust has delivered
the second highest number of cases in the country and looks set to develop and
advance this service further. We enjoy
active research links with Leeds University. The unit trains both Urogynaecology
ATSM trainees and holds a shared Urogynaecology Subspecialty training post with
Hull Royal Infirmary. We need an enthusiastic individual to lead in this
specialist area, to work alongside the existing gynaecologists and help to support
a growing team of advanced nurse practitioners.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How
I will cost-effectively transform the urogynaecology service in Leeds in the
current NHS climate"
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess MRCOG (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in gynaecology and its related specialties including urogynaecology. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Friday 7 June 2024
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7
hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy, and culture
to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe,
founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant urogynaecologist with subspecialty or equivalent
qualification and expertise. The postholder will support a Consultant led tertiary
team offering an evidence based outpatient, ambulatory and laparoscopic
urogynaecological service. We run a weekly Urogynaecological MDTs and a monthly
Combined Pelvic floor MDT and clinic with our colorectal and urological colleagues
The successful applicant
will have fantastic opportunities to help further develop all aspects of the
urogynaecology service including advanced urogynaecological surgery. Since introducing
vNOTES in 2022, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust has delivered the second
highest number of cases in the country and looks set to develop and advance
this service further. We enjoy active
research links with Leeds University. The unit trains both Urogynaecology ATSM
trainees and holds a shared Urogynaecology Subspecialty training post with Hull
Royal Infirmary. We need an enthusiastic individual to lead in this specialist
area, to work alongside the existing gynaecologists and help to support a
growing team of advanced nurse practitioners.
The post will be based at St Jamess University
Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant urogynaecologist with subspecialty or equivalent
qualification and expertise. The postholder will support a Consultant led tertiary
team offering an evidence based outpatient, ambulatory and laparoscopic
urogynaecological service. We run a weekly Urogynaecological MDTs and a monthly
Combined Pelvic floor MDT and clinic with our colorectal and urological colleagues
The successful applicant
will have fantastic opportunities to help further develop all aspects of the
urogynaecology service including advanced urogynaecological surgery. Since introducing
vNOTES in 2022, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust has delivered the second
highest number of cases in the country and looks set to develop and advance
this service further. We enjoy active
research links with Leeds University. The unit trains both Urogynaecology ATSM
trainees and holds a shared Urogynaecology Subspecialty training post with Hull
Royal Infirmary. We need an enthusiastic individual to lead in this specialist
area, to work alongside the existing gynaecologists and help to support a
growing team of advanced nurse practitioners.
The post will be based at St Jamess University
Hospital.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills.
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- The appointee must hold the MRCOG, or equivalent. They should have completed either subspecialty training in Urogynaecology or have equivalent experience. Newly trained doctors should have completed ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery and Open and laparoscopic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the excision of benign disease.
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Benign Abdominal Surgery: open and laparoscopic and Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in both general and uro-gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Training to a high level in minimal access techniques, in particular laparoscopic skills, is desirable. and candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise in this area prior to interview.
- Training in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) is desirable.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills.
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- The appointee must hold the MRCOG, or equivalent. They should have completed either subspecialty training in Urogynaecology or have equivalent experience. Newly trained doctors should have completed ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery and Open and laparoscopic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the excision of benign disease.
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Benign Abdominal Surgery: open and laparoscopic and Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in both general and uro-gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Training to a high level in minimal access techniques, in particular laparoscopic skills, is desirable. and candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise in this area prior to interview.
- Training in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) is desirable.
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
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).
