Job summary
This post is for a Consultant with interest in minimal access surgery and endometriosis to join the existing team based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. The post holder will join the existing team of fifteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. The main aim of this post is to support activity in, and further develop, the endometriosis service. A successful applicant will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with some room to shape duties to their skills and areas of interest.
Guildford is recognised as one of the leading minimal access centres in the UK. We have an increasing demand for the laparoscopic procedures that we offer. We are recognised as a major international laparoscopic training centre for MAS in gynaecology and have close links with the University of Surrey Post Graduate Medical School. The hospital is a well-established Regional Cancer Centre providing comprehensive gynaecology and other cancer surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our team of consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a specific focus on minimal access surgery and endometriosis. They will take over leadership of the Endometriosis MDT, and develop relationships with urology and colorectal colleagues to further care in complex cases.
The post holder will participate in the on call rota which provides 72 hours consultant presence on Delivery suite. The on call consultant will conduct procedures, supervise and train junior doctors as well as conduct ward rounds to include reviewing midwifery-led cases on referral as appropriate. They will be also responsible for the care of antenatal and postnatal inpatients and for the smooth running of the Day Assessment Unit.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a permanent Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist who will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a special interest in Minimal Access Surgery and endometriosis. The post holder will join the existing team of fifteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. The main aim of this post is to support activity in, and further develop, the endometriosis service. A successful applicant will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with some room to shape duties to their skills and areas of interest.
Please see attached the job description for full details of the role, and a example job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
- BSCCP Colposcopy Certification or equivalent
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
Desirable
- ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery (Hysteroscopy)
- ATSM in Vulval disease
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Intermediate Gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent
- ATSM in Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- ATSM in Advanced laparoscopic surgery for excision of benign disease
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad training in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- Evidence of running Colposcopy clinics independently
- Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
- Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation
- Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology
- Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working, esp with gynae-oncology
- Experience of running vulval clinics and two week rule clinics
- Outpatient Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level to manage complex clinical problems knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical midwifery and nursing staff
- Participation in Skill drills(PROMPT)
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX