Job summary
It is expected that the appointee will bring appropriate skills to the unit to assist in the managing the Gynaecology services at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust, take the lead role in Benign Gynaecology services and Endometriosis services. The post holder is expected to run Gynaecology (diagnostic and operative Hysteroscopy clinics), Endometriosis clinics and gynae one stop scanning clinics with expertise to offer multiple out-patient gynaecological procedures inviting best practice tariff procedures. The post also requires the appointee to cover gynaecological theatres and emergency gynaecological operating out of hours. The post holder is expected to participate in the ongoing progressive transformation of services and will be expected to improve the existing services. The job plan will also include advice and guidance/referral assessment service, which is expected to improve the referral quality of patients being referred to hospital for gynaecological services.
Main duties of the job
In Gynaecology, you will be required to run gynaecology clinics including Endometriosis clinics and out-patient procedural clinics including out-patient diagnostic and treatment Hysteroscopy and undertake major open and Laparoscopic Gynaecology surgery. Trust aims to develop same day access to scanning for all emergency gynaecology patients to expedite their treatment pathway and reduce hospital admissions. The post holder is expected to participate in this change in services with ability to further transform out-patient gynaecological services. The post holder is also expected to train junior doctors in intermediate and advanced gynaecological surgery during working hours as well as out of hours. Senior consultants are accessible for support and this is encouraged.
Labour ward work, management of high-risk pregnancies and complex obstetrics theatre lists during on calls is pivotal to services at DGH level, and the post holder is expected to contribute to safe maternity services in line with the recent Ockenden review. Contribution to care of both inpatient and outpatient service is required. Willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to the changing needs of the service is essential. Multidisciplinary antenatal clinics may require cross cover.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team in a London district general hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join a progressive department of 17 consultants, each with their own special interest. The successful candidate will:
Hold the CCT or Specialist Registration.
Be competent in acute and elective Gynaecology and obstetrics services (specialist antenatal clinics).
Be competent in Outpatient ambulatory gynaecology procedure like one stop gynaecology clinics, Endometriosis clinics and outpatient hysteroscopy,
Be competent at day case and in-patient complex major gynaecology surgery (Open and Laparoscopic).
Sound intellectual skills, evident by a professional training base, supplemented by a managerial qualification or experience.
A willingness to accept responsibility, whilst providing high visibility leadership to a committed workforce.
Understanding and experience of working on service improvement projects impacting service delivery
An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with the ability to deploy them to best effect within a senior clinical and management team.
A willingness to guide and advise colleagues in developing their service, whilst acknowledging their individual responsibility for such matters within the group.
Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
An understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities that it implies.
Knowledge and willingness to participate in clinical audit.
Be expected to take an active role in clinical governance
Be expected to play an active role in all activities within the department, clinical, teaching, audit, management and guideline work.
A clear understanding of NHS reforms and the opportunities and challenges they present to an NHS Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCCT Accreditation, MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification. Name must appear on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council on the date of commencement in post
- oATSM in advanced labour ward practice
- oATSM in Benign gynaecology- Open and Laparoscopic surgery
- oScanning skills in Gynaecology including Endometriosis scanning skills
Desirable
- oATSM in Advanced Laparoscopy surgery
- oATSM in Oncology
- oATSM- Medical Education
- oScanning skills in Fetal Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExperience and training in managing labour ward
- oExperience in performing major, intermediate and minor gynaecology surgeries including advanced laparoscopic surgeries
- oThorough grasp of current Obstetrics & Gynaecology developments
- oAmbulatory gynaecology experience in Outpatient Hysteroscopy clinics and One stop gynae clinics for Endometriosis.
Desirable
- oExperience and training in managing high risk pregnancy
- oAdvanced laparoscopic skills for gynae oncology patients.
- oAdvanced surgical skills for endometriosis
Clinical Audit
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in clinical audit
- oEvidence of participation in service improvement or new service development
Desirable
- oExperience in Audit & research at regional or national level
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oExperience in teaching medical students and Medical staff
- oTeaching record at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- oFormal training in Medical Education oFormal training in Medical Education
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of managerial duties
- oDemonstrable skills in department management
- oExperience in Rota management
Desirable
- oInterest in Risk management and Risk course
- oCompleted recognised management course
Research Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in primary or secondary research
Desirable
- oPublication of clinical research
Other Attributes
Essential
- oGood leadership skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oGood organisational and management skills
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oPrepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oExperience in service business case
- oService development or improvement projects
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH