Job summary
Due to retirements within the team we have the exciting opportunity for a substantive fulltime (10 PA) consultant post, within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts we are seeking a consultant with a specialist interest in menopause.
The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology services, focusing on outpatient gynaecology services of menopause, hysteroscopy and cancer exclusion clinics. They will provide on call support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with the multiprofessional team to provide a high quality obstetrics and gynaecology service.
Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:
- To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
- To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
- To work within the framework of team decisions
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
o The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including delivery suite, theatres, outpatient clinics, wards, and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team
o To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff
o To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols
Professional Development, Education and Training
o To participate in ongoing training and personal development
o To contribute to training and teaching advanced training modules in menopause
About us
The Gynaecology service is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital, and provides care for women from Gloucestershire. Operating lists are undertaken at both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospital with outpatient clinics being held in the Women's Centre at Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and surrounding community hospitals. The gynaecology in-patient beds are on ward 9A in the main hospital.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
The GHNHSFT is one of the largest maternity units in the Southwest. In 2024-25 5411 women gave birth within GHNHSFT. It has specialist clinics for fetal medicine, maternal medicine, preterm birth and diabetes and links in with the South--West Maternal medicine network and tertiary fetal medicine services in Bristol.
In Gloucester the consultant maternity unit is in the Women's Centre, with antenatal clinics, Maternity Assessment Unit and obstetric and fetal medicine ultrasound. The central delivery suite has two obstetric theatres and an alongside triage department. There is an alongside midwifery-led unit birth unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:
- To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To work in accordance with our trusts procedures and operating policies
- To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
- To work within the framework of team decisions
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:
- To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To work in accordance with our trusts procedures and operating policies
- To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
- To work within the framework of team decisions
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in menopause
Desirable
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in Hysteroscopy
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
- Ability to manage risk
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours
Desirable
- Experience in change management and innovation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in menopause
Desirable
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in Hysteroscopy
- Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
- Ability to manage risk
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours
Desirable
- Experience in change management and innovation
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).
