Job summary
Required
to fill this new post within the Womens Gynaecology Department at St Jamess
University Hospital.
We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and innovative applicants to join
our dedicated team in Leeds as a Consultant Gynaecologist. The successful
candidate will provide comprehensive gynaecological care in various areas,
including the colposcopy service (as Lead Colposcopist), gynaecology clinic,
Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU), ambulatory gynaecology, and the
operating theatre
In this role, you will collaborate with a friendly and motivated team
committed to recovering and continuously improving gynaecological services,
ensuring excellent patient care. There will be opportunities to participate in
exciting service development projects tailored to your interests and skills,
supported by a strong focus on professional growth.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 18
February 2026
Main duties of the job
This requires delivering clinical services as agreed with
stakeholders while focusing on quality and efficiency, meeting clinical outcome
objectives, and adhering to service standards such as waiting times and
infection control. You will lead the colposcopy service, conduct regular
clinics, supervise nurse colposcopists, and ensure quality assurance through
organizing multidisciplinary team meetings and liaising with Public Health
England.
You should have experience in gynaecology and colposcopy, along
with proven leadership and team collaboration skills. You will be managed by
your specialty Lead Clinician and will report to Dr. Magnus Harrison, the Chief
Medical Officer. If you are ready to make a difference in gynaecological care
and join a thriving team, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and
cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role.
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.
A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
If shortlisted, you will be
required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
Tackling the Gynaecology backlog: Innovative solutions for
efficient care
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
Gynaecologist. The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital. This
post has been created to lead and help deliver the Colposcopy Service in Leeds.
There will also be an expectation to support the local cancer service managing early
endometrial cancers and borderline ovarian lesions.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
We are
looking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and driven applicants to join and
complement the existing team in Leeds. The successful applicant
will provide gynaecological care in the following areas:
Colposcopy
service (and Lead Colposcopist)
Gynaecology clinic
Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU)
Ambulatory Gynaecology
Operating Theatre.
The successful applicant will be part of a friendly,
hard-working and motivated team dedicated to
the recovery of gynaecological services and the continuous development,
improvement and delivery of excellent gynaecological care
There will be
encouraged and supported to participate in exciting, innovative and new service
development
projects within the department according to service requirements and the
individuals special interests and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA appointment for a Consultant
Gynaecologist. The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital. This
post has been created to lead and help deliver the Colposcopy Service in Leeds.
There will also be an expectation to support the local cancer service managing early
endometrial cancers and borderline ovarian lesions.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
We are
looking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and driven applicants to join and
complement the existing team in Leeds. The successful applicant
will provide gynaecological care in the following areas:
Colposcopy
service (and Lead Colposcopist)
Gynaecology clinic
Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU)
Ambulatory Gynaecology
Operating Theatre.
The successful applicant will be part of a friendly,
hard-working and motivated team dedicated to
the recovery of gynaecological services and the continuous development,
improvement and delivery of excellent gynaecological care
There will be
encouraged and supported to participate in exciting, innovative and new service
development
projects within the department according to service requirements and the
individuals special interests and skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent.
- Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience.
- On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice. 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. Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview or within 6 months.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology possessing an advanced level of clinical competence by time of commencement of post in:
- General gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently.
- Be confident and competent to perform advanced gynaecological (laparoscopic and open) surgical procedures independently with evidence to support this.
- Colposcopy being able to perform at an independent level and show evidence of this. Be confident to lead and supervise nurse colposcopists.
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience as a Lead Colposcopist
- Experience in gynaecology scanning
- Experience in running and managing 2ww clinics
- Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training.
- Medical education qualification and/or experience.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in gynaecological surgery.
- BSCCP/RCOG Colposcopy certification. (If pre-CCT, evidence to be on track to complete by date of CCT).
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Evidence of peer review publications/Presentations at professional meetings.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit quality improvement projects (QIP).
- Evidence of awareness of and participation in Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training.
- Vulval ATSM.
- Gynae oncology ATSM or equivalent.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Evidence of publications relevant to the speciality.
- Data analysis.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of higher qualification or experience in Leadership or Governance.
- QI/Governance Experience.
- Experience working for NHSE or Network organisations or similar.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Possessing excellent communication skills and a collaborative
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Commitment to the colposcopy service and readiness to take responsibility for it.
- Organisational skills. Team management skills. Training skills.
- 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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Evidence of management experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent.
- Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience.
- On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice. 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. Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview or within 6 months.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology possessing an advanced level of clinical competence by time of commencement of post in:
- General gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently.
- Be confident and competent to perform advanced gynaecological (laparoscopic and open) surgical procedures independently with evidence to support this.
- Colposcopy being able to perform at an independent level and show evidence of this. Be confident to lead and supervise nurse colposcopists.
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience as a Lead Colposcopist
- Experience in gynaecology scanning
- Experience in running and managing 2ww clinics
- Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training.
- Medical education qualification and/or experience.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in gynaecological surgery.
- BSCCP/RCOG Colposcopy certification. (If pre-CCT, evidence to be on track to complete by date of CCT).
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Evidence of peer review publications/Presentations at professional meetings.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit quality improvement projects (QIP).
- Evidence of awareness of and participation in Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training.
- Vulval ATSM.
- Gynae oncology ATSM or equivalent.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Evidence of publications relevant to the speciality.
- Data analysis.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Evidence of higher qualification or experience in Leadership or Governance.
- QI/Governance Experience.
- Experience working for NHSE or Network organisations or similar.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Possessing excellent communication skills and a collaborative
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Commitment to the colposcopy service and readiness to take responsibility for it.
- Organisational skills. Team management skills. Training skills.
- 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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Evidence of management experience.
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).
