Job summary
A fixed term position for a GMC registered medical practitioner in the Gynaecology Directorate at the John Radcliffe Hospital has arisen. It is aimed at those with an interest in Urogynaecology with an opportunity to develop vaginal and laparoscopic urogynaecology skills in a tertiary setting.
It is anticipated that three days per week will be spent in Urogynaecology (clinics, theatres, MDT, outpatient clinic and diagnostics) and two days will be part of the general O+G rota as this post provides both Gynaecology and Obstetric services.
Out of hours this post is part of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call provision, covering both labour ward and gynaecological emergency services. The successful candidate will work on the senior tier of a 3-tier rota (SHO, middle grade, senior grade).
Research opportunities are available and actively encouraged.
The post is full time. It would be of particular interest to a post-CCT fellow, or ST6/7 as an OOPE or OOPT subject to approval. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and a keen team worker. Prior experience in Urogynaecology is desirable. They will be interested in helping to offer services to women in line with the OUH Trust values.
Evidence of having passed MRCOG parts 1, 2 and 3 and experience at ST6/7 or equivalent level is essential.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
Typical timetable (excluding on call)
AM
PM
Monday
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Tuesday
Urogynaecology Theatre
Urogynaecology Theatre
Wednesday
Urogynaecology Clinic
Alt week clinic/Urogynaecology MDT
Thursday
Labour ward
Antenatal clinic
Friday
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
The job description is indicative and not final and will reflect the needs of the department after discussion with the Clinical Director, College Tutor and rota coordinators.
About us
Obstetrics & GynaecologyThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 8000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford.
Urogynaecoogy We are a BSUG accredited unit with an RCOG approved subspecialty training programme, and receive local, regional, and national referrals. We offer all NICE recommended treatment options for prolapse and incontinence but have particular expertise in minimal access surgery (laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy, laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, laparoscopic colposuspension). The key emphasis is on MDT working alongside specialist nurses and physiotherapists. There is a twice monthly dedicated MDT for Urogynaecology, and joint MDTs with the pelvic pain team and the colorectal team once a month. There is opportunity to participate in clinical research. We actively encourage completion of the Urogynaecology (UGVS) SITM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 8000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford.
The Delivery Suite is covered at all times by three tiers of specialist trainees: ST1-2 (or GP trainee or Foundation doctor), ST3-5 and ST6-7. Neonatologists, obstetric anaesthetists, junior and middle grade obstetricians are available at all times. All obstetric consultants maintain an active Delivery Suite role. There is a large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Urogynaecology
We are a BSUG accredited unit with an RCOG approved subspecialty training programme, and receive local, regional, and national referrals. We offer all NICE recommended treatment options for prolapse and incontinence but have particular expertise in minimal access surgery (laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy, laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, laparoscopic colposuspension). The key emphasis is on MDT working alongside specialist nurses and physiotherapists. There is a twice monthly dedicated MDT for Urogynaecology, and joint MDTs with the pelvic pain team and the colorectal team once a month. There is opportunity to participate in clinical research. We actively encourage completion of the Urogynaecology (UGVS) SITM.
Induction
Departmental induction will be arranged at the start of this post.
Duties of the Post
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
Typical timetable (excluding on call)
AM
PM
Monday
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Tuesday
Urogynaecology Theatre
Urogynaecology Theatre
Wednesday
Urogynaecology Clinic
Alt week clinic/Urogynaecology MDT
Thursday
Labour ward
Antenatal clinic
Friday
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
The job description is indicative and not final and will reflect the needs of the department after discussion with the Clinical Director, College Tutor and rota coordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 8000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford.
The Delivery Suite is covered at all times by three tiers of specialist trainees: ST1-2 (or GP trainee or Foundation doctor), ST3-5 and ST6-7. Neonatologists, obstetric anaesthetists, junior and middle grade obstetricians are available at all times. All obstetric consultants maintain an active Delivery Suite role. There is a large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Urogynaecology
We are a BSUG accredited unit with an RCOG approved subspecialty training programme, and receive local, regional, and national referrals. We offer all NICE recommended treatment options for prolapse and incontinence but have particular expertise in minimal access surgery (laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy, laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, laparoscopic colposuspension). The key emphasis is on MDT working alongside specialist nurses and physiotherapists. There is a twice monthly dedicated MDT for Urogynaecology, and joint MDTs with the pelvic pain team and the colorectal team once a month. There is opportunity to participate in clinical research. We actively encourage completion of the Urogynaecology (UGVS) SITM.
Induction
Departmental induction will be arranged at the start of this post.
Duties of the Post
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
This post includes 1 in 9 out of hours on-call commitment with compensatory rest and compliant with a 1b contract.
Typical timetable (excluding on call)
AM
PM
Monday
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Gynaecology ward/emergencies
Tuesday
Urogynaecology Theatre
Urogynaecology Theatre
Wednesday
Urogynaecology Clinic
Alt week clinic/Urogynaecology MDT
Thursday
Labour ward
Antenatal clinic
Friday
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
Urogynaecology theatre OR diagnostics OR research
The job description is indicative and not final and will reflect the needs of the department after discussion with the Clinical Director, College Tutor and rota coordinators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary medical qualification MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG full registration (1,2&3) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree ( MD, MSc) ATSM(s)
- ATSM in Urogynaecology and Vaginal surgery
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at least 5 years at specialist level
- Experience at ST6/ST7 level or equivalent
Teaching. Training and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience in obstetric emergency training (e.g., MOET or PROMPT)
Interest and extra skill
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Organisational and management experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement project
- Leadership within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Communication and Lanuage skills and personal attibutes
Essential
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust and within other Trusts if agreed (driving licence is desirable)
- Willingness to work on the on-call rota
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary medical qualification MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- MRCOG full registration (1,2&3) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree ( MD, MSc) ATSM(s)
- ATSM in Urogynaecology and Vaginal surgery
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at least 5 years at specialist level
- Experience at ST6/ST7 level or equivalent
Teaching. Training and Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training O&G trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience in obstetric emergency training (e.g., MOET or PROMPT)
Interest and extra skill
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Organisational and management experience
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of leadership of service improvement project
- Leadership within an acute service
- Evidence of having implemented change within the clinical setting
Communication and Lanuage skills and personal attibutes
Essential
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organizational and management skills
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Caring attitude to patients
- Alignment with the OUH Trust Values Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust and within other Trusts if agreed (driving licence is desirable)
- Willingness to work on the on-call rota
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).
