Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a 10 PA Consultant Gynaecologist to join our Gynaecology service with interest in early pregnancy care and gynaecological ultrasound. In the Department there is a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
- Support for General Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy, Emergency Gynaecology and Rapid Access services to ensure compliance with the waiting times and clinical targets.
- Ensure necessary consultant cover to provide safe outpatient care to elective and emergency gynaecological patients.
- Facilitate reconfiguration of Rapid Access service to meet two-week waiting time targets.
- Provide safe care to women presenting with day-time acute gynaecological complaints which require emergency surgery.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of inpatient operating lists.
- Improve care to women with mild to moderate endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
- Ensure continuity of high-quality diagnostic support to Endometriosis, Oncology and Paediatric Gynaecology services.
- Facilitate increase in gynaecological activity in line with the strategic trust objectives.
- Actively participate in ongoing academic activity and support development of collaborative research projects in the Department of Women's Health.
The job plan will contain 10 programmed activities per week.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- RCOG ATSM in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology
Desirable
- ATSM Subfertility and reproductive health
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Substantial experience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecological care
Desirable
- Experience in running an early pregnancy/gynaecological assessment Unit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in gynaecological ultrasound and management of early pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Broad range of operating skills in benign gynaecology including MVA and outpatient hysteroscopy
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of early pregnancy complications.
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT
Essential
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Research. Teaching skills & experience
Essential
- Higher degree in early pregnancy care or gynaecological diagnostics at MD or PhD level.
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Strong research record in the field of early pregnancy/benign gynaecology.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- RCOG ATSM in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology
Desirable
- ATSM Subfertility and reproductive health
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Substantial experience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecological care
Desirable
- Experience in running an early pregnancy/gynaecological assessment Unit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in gynaecological ultrasound and management of early pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Broad range of operating skills in benign gynaecology including MVA and outpatient hysteroscopy
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of early pregnancy complications.
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT
Essential
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Research. Teaching skills & experience
Essential
- Higher degree in early pregnancy care or gynaecological diagnostics at MD or PhD level.
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Strong research record in the field of early pregnancy/benign gynaecology.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
