Consultant in Gynaecology (Colposcopy)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Consultant Gynaecologist to lead the colposcopy service and provide comprehensive gynaecological care. The role includes collaboration with a dedicated team and opportunities for service development projects. Candidates must possess MRCOG (or equivalent) and experience in gynaecology and colposcopy. The position offers a competitive salary and is focused on professional growth and excellent patient care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Participation in exciting service development projects

Qualifications

• MRCOG or equivalent required.
• Experience leading a colposcopy service is essential.
• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services per stakeholder agreements.
• Lead the colposcopy service and conduct regular clinics.
• Participate in exciting service development projects.

Skills

Clinical experience in Gynaecology

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Full GMC Registration

Tools

Gynaecology equipment

Colposcopy tools

Medical software

Job description

Requiredto fill this new post within the Womens Gynaecology Department at St JamessUniversity Hospital.

We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and innovative applicants to joinour dedicated team in Leeds as a Consultant Gynaecologist. The successfulcandidate 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 theoperating theatre

In this role, you will collaborate with a friendly and motivated teamcommitted to recovering and continuously improving gynaecological services,ensuring excellent patient care. There will be opportunities to participate inexciting service development projects tailored to your interests and skills,supported by a strong focus on professional growth.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 18February 2026

Main duties of the job

This requires delivering clinical services as agreed withstakeholders while focusing on quality and efficiency, meeting clinical outcomeobjectives, and adhering to service standards such as waiting times andinfection control. You will lead the colposcopy service, conduct regularclinics, supervise nurse colposcopists, and ensure quality assurance throughorganizing multidisciplinary team meetings and liaising with Public HealthEngland.

You should have experience in gynaecology and colposcopy, alongwith proven leadership and team collaboration skills. You will be managed byyour specialty Lead Clinician and will report to Dr. Magnus Harrison, the ChiefMedical Officer. If you are ready to make a difference in gynaecological careand join a thriving team, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV andcover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role.

Thesuccessful applicant should possess MRCOG (or equivalent) and should beincluded on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time ofinterview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister.

Astrong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a researchinterest is desirable.

If shortlisted, you will berequired to give a 10-minute presentation on:

Tackling the Gynaecology backlog: Innovative solutions forefficient care

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teachinghospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise andmedical technology. We care for peoplefrom all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites alllinked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialistand integrated care.

Our vision is based onThe 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 to be:

Accountable

Empowered

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

1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience

2. Thebest place to work

3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation

4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financiallysustainable

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PA appointment for a ConsultantGynaecologist. The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital. Thispost 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 earlyendometrial cancers and borderline ovarian lesions.

2.OBJECTIVESOF THE POST

We arelooking for dynamic, passionate, innovative and driven applicants to join andcomplement the existing team in Leeds. The successful applicantwill provide gynaecological care in the following areas:

Colposcopyservice (and Lead Colposcopist)

Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU)

Ambulatory Gynaecology

Operating Theatre.

The successful applicant will be part of a friendly,hard-working and motivated team dedicated tothe recovery of gynaecological services and the continuous development,improvement and delivery of excellent gynaecological care

There will beencouraged and supported to participate in exciting, innovative and new servicedevelopmentprojects within the department according to service requirements and theindividuals special interests and skills.

Person Specification

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 practise safely.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Possessing excellent communication skills and a 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.
• 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.
• Attendance at recognised management course.
• Evidence of management experience.

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.