Consultant in Gynaecology (Colposcopy)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Consultant Gynaecologist to deliver comprehensive gynaecological care, including responsibilities as a lead colposcopist. The role requires extensive clinical experience in gynaecology and strong leadership skills, along with commitment to innovative service development. The successful candidate will join a passionate team focused on improving patient care and participate in exciting service projects, while contributing to the ongoing recovery and enhancement of gynaecological services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license to practice with GMC.
• Must provide evidence of clinical experience and competence.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive gynaecological care including colposcopy services.
• Conduct regular clinics and supervise nurse colposcopists.
• Ensure quality assurance through multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical experience in Gynaecology

Leadership in colposcopy services

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Membership of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Certificate of Completion of Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job description

Required to fill this new post within the Women's Gynaecology Department at St Jamess University Hospital. We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and innovative applicants to join our dedicated team in Leeds as a Consultant Gynaecologist. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gynaecological care in various areas, including the colposcopy service (as Lead Colposcopist), gynaecology clinic, Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU), ambulatory gynaecology, and the operating theatre. In this role, you will collaborate with a friendly and motivated team committed to recovering and continuously improving gynaecological services, ensuring excellent patient care. There will be opportunities to participate in exciting service development projects tailored to your interests and skills, supported by a strong focus on professional growth.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Main duties of the job

This requires delivering clinical services as agreed with stakeholders while focusing on quality and efficiency, meeting clinical outcome objectives, and adhering to service standards such as waiting times and infection control. You will lead the colposcopy service, conduct regular clinics, supervise nurse colposcopists, and ensure quality assurance through organising multidisciplinary team meetings and liaising with Public Health England.

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent
• Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience
• On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice
• Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further
• Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview or within 6 months
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Your GMC number must be clearly stated in your application
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Desirable

• MD or PhD

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology possessing an advanced level of clinical competence by time of commencement of post in: general gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently
• Be confident and competent to perform advanced gynaecological (laparoscopic and open) surgical procedures independently with evidence to support this
• Colposcopy: being able to perform at an independent level and show evidence of this. Be confident to lead and supervise nurse colposcopists
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) consistent with personal circumstances

Desirable experience

• Experience as a Lead Colposcopist
• Experience in gynaecology scanning
• Experience in running and managing 2ww clinics
• Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training
• Medical education qualification and/or experience

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in gynaecological surgery
• BSCCP/RCOG Colposcopy certification (if pre-CCT, evidence to be on track to complete by date of CCT)
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
• Evidence of peer review publications/Presentations at professional meetings
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit quality improvement projects (QIP)
• Evidence of awareness of and participation in Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training
• Vulval ATSM
• Gynae oncology ATSM or equivalent
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
• Evidence of publications relevant to the speciality
• Data analysis
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
• Evidence of higher qualification or experience in Leadership or Governance
• QI/Governance Experience
• Experience working for NHSE or Network organisations or similar

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria

Essential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS
• Well organised and skilled in good time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possessing excellent communication skills and collaborative
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
• Commitment to the colposcopy service and readiness to take responsibility for it
• Organisational skills, team management skills, training skills
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course
• Evidence of management experience

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in‑patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out‑patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are:

• Patient-centred
• Fair
• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Gynaecologist. The post will be based at St James’s University Hospital. This post has been created to lead and help deliver the Colposcopy Service in Leeds. There will also be an expectation to support the local cancer service managing early endometrial cancers and borderline ovarian lesions.

Objectives of the post

We are looking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and driven applicants to join and complement the existing team in Leeds. The successful applicant will provide gynaecological care in the following areas:

• Colposcopy service (and Lead Colposcopist)
• Gynaecology clinic
• Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU)
• Ambulatory Gynaecology
• Operating Theatre

The successful applicant will be part of a friendly, hard-working and motivated team dedicated to the recovery of gynaecological services and the continuous development, improvement and delivery of excellent gynaecological care. They will be encouraged and supported to participate in exciting, innovative, and new service development projects within the department according to service requirements and the individual's special interests and skills.

Person Specification

In addition to the above, the applicant will have the personality and support offered to be able to thrive within the organisation and provide the needed leadership and management for the Colposcopy Service and other responsibilities.

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