Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full-time locum consultant post in Gynaecology at University College London Hospital. The post is to cover maternity leave and may be extended dependant on the suitability of the candidate and the departmental need.
The postholder will work with the existing high calibre consultant body to provide general gynaecology services, with a focus on benign gynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy and emergency gynaecological services, including On Call for both daytime and out of hours (nights/weekends).
The post-holder will be also expected to participate in teaching junior staff and students, clinical administration, audit and other aspects of clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
1 SPA will be allocated to the role to cover continuing professional development, including appraisal preparation, statutory and mandatory training and job planning.
The weekly job plan is anticipated to include:- At least 4 outpatient clinics- 1-2 outpatient hysteroscopy clinics- Day time On Call gynaecology consultant- Support for junior doctors performing surgical management of miscarriage- Alternate week operating session (half day), with the opportunity to take up extra lists as the need arises.- Clinical admin- Weekend on call (1 in xx), which includes a mandatory ward round on Saturday and Sunday 08.00-12.00 including all elective and emergency inpatients (including post-operative gynaecology oncology patients), and availability within xx travel time of the hospital
The postholder will also be given opportunity to work with and learn from the tertiary level Gynaecology Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Unit team, led by Professor Davor Jurkovic, and participate in the monthly research meetings of that department.
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:
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.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Clinical Skill
Essential
- Fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology to CCT level.
- Independent at elective and emergency laparoscopy for ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy , ovarian torsion.
- Independent at diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy including polypectomy and TCRF.
- Independent at miscarriage management including surgical management under local anaesthetic (MVA).
- Competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including major haemorrhage and early pregnancy complications.
Desirable
- Independent intermediate level laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic BSO, Excision of mild/moderate endometriosis.
- Demonstrated high level Gynaecology Ultrasound skill.
- Demonstrated high level Early Pregnancy Ultrasound skill.
Non clinical professional skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, support colleagues when asked and communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of involvement in guideline development.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project.
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practise.
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months.
- ATSM in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology.
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in benign abdominal surgery : open and laparoscopic.
- ATSM or equivalent in benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic.
- ATSM or equivalent in benign gynaecological surgery - hysteroscopy.
Person Specification
Clinical Skill
Essential
- Fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology to CCT level.
- Independent at elective and emergency laparoscopy for ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy , ovarian torsion.
- Independent at diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy including polypectomy and TCRF.
- Independent at miscarriage management including surgical management under local anaesthetic (MVA).
- Competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including major haemorrhage and early pregnancy complications.
Desirable
- Independent intermediate level laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic BSO, Excision of mild/moderate endometriosis.
- Demonstrated high level Gynaecology Ultrasound skill.
- Demonstrated high level Early Pregnancy Ultrasound skill.
Non clinical professional skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, support colleagues when asked and communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of involvement in guideline development.
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project.
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practise.
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months.
- ATSM in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology.
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in benign abdominal surgery : open and laparoscopic.
- ATSM or equivalent in benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic.
- ATSM or equivalent in benign gynaecological surgery - hysteroscopy.
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 London Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
