Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Urogynaecology (8 PAs) within the Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit for an initial term of 6 months.
The Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit is a BSUG-accredited tertiary service with a commitment to excellence in multidisciplinary clinical care, surgical innovation, and high-quality training.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who wishes to join our well-established and dedicated team. The Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit comprises two consultant subspecialists, Anthony Kupelian and Arvind Vashisht, our Clinical Fellow Hara Koukouli, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Kate Welford, Clinical Nurse Specialists Ann Lyons and Princy Villoth, and Lily Chiffey, who leads our Women's Heath Physiotherapy team.
CV is required with the Application.
Main duties of the job
As a tertiary referral unit, we provide care for patients with recurrent prolapse, combined rectal and genital prolapse, and concurrent urinary and anal incontinence. The successful applicant will work within a long-established multidisciplinary team, including colleagues in functional and reconstructive urology, colorectal surgery, and neurogastroenterology.
The post will comprise 8 sessions each week, including outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, surgical operating lists, and inpatient ward rounds. The post holder will also participate in the gynaecology consultant on-call rota and should possess the required clinical skills to respond to gynaecological emergencies.
The successful applicant will join our close-knit team, founded on mutual respect and the delivery of excellence in clinical care. Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working are essential. Clinical care is delivered within a well-established clinical governance framework and our unit has a commitment to data collection, clinical audit, and clinical research.
The Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit provides a supportive and sociable environment to work in. The successful applicant will be respectful of our commitment to maintaining this environment. Our working relationships provide the foundation upon which we deliver high-quality care to our patients.
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
- CCT or equivalent, confirmed by the GMC
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty training in urogynaecology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT level.
- Extensive clinical experience in urogynaecology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in the assessment and management of prolapse and incontinence
- Proven skills in urogynaecological surgery
- Competence in the management of gynaecological emergencies, including surgery
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in the management of women with pelvic floor symptoms, including recurrent prolapse and incontinence
Desirable
- Specialist interest within urogynaecology that complements the skills of the existing team
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of engagement in clinical audit and quality improvement activity
- Proven leadership and management skills to support the development of the service
- Clear understanding of the governance framework underpinning modern clinical practice in urogynaecology
- Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Research. Teaching skills & experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of research in the field of urogynaecology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to respect and support colleagues, and work cooperatively within teams
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to patients with distressing symptoms
- Provision of holistic, person-centred care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
- CCT or equivalent, confirmed by the GMC
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty training in urogynaecology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT level.
- Extensive clinical experience in urogynaecology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in the assessment and management of prolapse and incontinence
- Proven skills in urogynaecological surgery
- Competence in the management of gynaecological emergencies, including surgery
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in the management of women with pelvic floor symptoms, including recurrent prolapse and incontinence
Desirable
- Specialist interest within urogynaecology that complements the skills of the existing team
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of engagement in clinical audit and quality improvement activity
- Proven leadership and management skills to support the development of the service
- Clear understanding of the governance framework underpinning modern clinical practice in urogynaecology
- Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Research. Teaching skills & experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of research in the field of urogynaecology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to respect and support colleagues, and work cooperatively within teams
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to patients with distressing symptoms
- Provision of holistic, person-centred care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
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
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 University College Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
