Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant to assist in running the Hewitt Fertility Centre in Liverpool. The role involves providing acute gynaecological care and contributing to IVF and reproductive medicine services. The successful candidate must have specialist GMC registration and experience in the NHS. Additionally, they will be involved in mentorship and research activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Demonstrative reproductive medicine experience and fertility related surgery.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Management skills and experience supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct infertility and IVF clinics.
• Perform oocyte retrieval and embryo transfers.
• Participate in gynaecology on-call rota.
• Engage in mentorship and training programs.

Skills

Laparoscopic surgery

Ambulatory procedures

Hysteroscopic surgery

Flexibility with schedule

Education

GMC with specialist registration

MRCOG

Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Higher teaching qualification

RCOG subspecialty accreditation in Reproductive Medicine

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a motivated Consultant who can assist in the running of the Hewitt Fertility Centre (HFC). This is a whole time substantive post in gynaecology and fertility, based at Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with sessions at Hewitt Fertility Centre, Knutsford. The post is designed to strengthen the existing team of Consultants who provide acute and general gynaecological care to the women of Liverpool and the surrounding areas of Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible with their weekly timetable as service need dictates. The job plan will be tailored to the skill set of the successful applicant.

Skills in laparoscopic surgery, ambulatory procedures and hysteroscopic surgery would be an advantage.

There will be requirement to work the weekend rota and consultant on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The post is advertised as a 10 PA job plan, however, the job plan is flexible, subject to the development of the service, and the particular interests of the successful candidate. This may include special interest PAs or departmental leadership roles.

Clinical Duties include:

• Infertility clinics
• IVF clinics
• Andrology clinics
• Oocyte Retrieval
• Embryo transfer
• Advanced ultrasound
• Gynaecology clinic
• Gynaecology Theatres
• Ambulatory sessions

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• GMC with specialist registration
• MRCOG
• RCOG subspecialty accreditation in Reproductive Medicine
• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Higher teaching qualification

Desirable:

• Other postgraduate qualifications

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Demonstrative reproductive medicine experience and fertility related surgery
• Research relevant to reproductive medicine
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Management skills
• Reproductive medicine procedures including Oocyte collection, Embryo transfer (accredited British Fertility Society), Advanced Ultrasonography, RCOG Special skills module in gynaecological ultrasound

Desirable:

• RCOG intermediate accreditation in laparascopy surgery
• Evidence of commitment to research

Job Responsibilities

The post will be part of the reproductive medicine team and will have DCC programmed activities in General Gynaecology which will include ambulatory and gynaecology theatre as well as contribution to the gynaecology on-call rota.

In line with all Consultants in the Trust, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to:

• Complaints and Adverse event reviews
• Guideline development and review
• Service development within the work plan of the Division

Mentorship from senior Consultant colleagues will be provided.

Participation in a continuous training and education programme for all clinical staff is a requirement of the post. Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training would also be expected. The post holder will be expected to have the minimum requirements for level 1 educational supervision.

The post holder is expected to take an active role in research within the department.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.