Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Special Interest Urogynaecology
Medical & Dental: Consultant
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We are searching for a highly motivated individual to join a committed and passionate team. Personal and professional development and leadership training will be given and in return you will be pivotal in supporting the team to provide high quality woman centred care.
Gynaecology commitments would include a gynaecology, urogynaecology clinic with an alternate week urodynamics clinic. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for operating development provided. This would be negotiated based on the skills of the applicant mapped to the requirements for the service. The urogynaecology services is supported by MDT meetings.
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the provision of high quality care.
The post holder will have experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology with an interest in Urogynaecology. They may also have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department.
In gynaecology we provide services in benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, vulval conditions and gynaecological oncology services.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a friendly and progressive Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The post has arisen consequent to consultant expansion. This is a new role to support the existing urogynaecology service.
The post is to enhance the ongoing work in developing the urogynaecological services within the Trust to deliver a high-quality patient experience with timely access to urogynaecology expertise.
The major part of this job is dedicated to urogynaecology. However, an obstetric commitment could be accommodated and would be advantageous for the Trust in the management of OASIS.
Gynaecology commitments would include a gynaecology clinic and urogynaecology clinic with an alternate week urodynamics clinic. A weekly operating list is included in the job plan and where necessary support for development provided. This would be negotiated based on the skills of the applicant mapped to the requirements for the service. The urogynaecology services is supported by MDT meetings.
The consultant will participate in a separate Obstetrics and gynaecology hot week rota, with a frequency of 1 in 11. Emergency (out of hour) commitments would cover both obstetrics and gynaecology, with a frequency of 1 in 13, but this is negotiable depending on the skills of the candidate.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities of the post
- To provide high quality patient centre Consultant led obstetric and Gynaecology services.
- To undertake general duties associated with a post in Urogynaecology and support general gynaecology clinics and Gynaecology operating relevant to skills
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to offer expert opinion and considerate advice to women within Urogynae MDT.
- Support Gynae pathways as well as evolve and write, in line with Trust governance policies, pathways for patients seen within the Urogynaecology
- Work collaboratively with the Operational teams and clinical lead in delivering GIRFT pathways
- To be fully involved with the teaching and training of medical staff within the Department and to work closely with the RCOG College Tutor in this respect. To take part in the induction programme for junior medical staff and to participate in GP training. To participate in the teaching of medical students.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- CCT or Register eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Higher postgraduate degree/s
- Current license to practice from GMC
Experience and Training
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist skills
- Experience in Teaching
- Evidence of leadership in clinical governance
Clinical and Technical Skills
Essential criteria
- ATSM in Fetal Medicine
- Subspecialty training in MFM
- Breath of experience in gynaecological surgery
- Engagement with Service development
- Evidence of participation in Quality improvement projects
- Participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Leading and Managing
Essential criteria
- Involvement in regional or national committees
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
Desirable criteria
- Leading service development
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Registration on RCOG CPD programme Clear CRB check
Communication and teamwork
Desirable criteria
- Approachable & caring
- Has ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deepa Nair
- Job title
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology CDU Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296 831562
- Additional information
Miss Deepa Nair, CDU Lead for Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01296 831562 (Medical secretary to Miss Nair)
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