Consultant in O&G (with special interest in Urogynaecology)

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in England is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Urogynaecology. The role involves full clinical responsibility for patient care, collaboration with other specialists, and training junior staff. The trust offers a supportive environment with a focus on research and clinical leadership, along with attractive benefits including annual leave and removal expenses.

Benefits

Removal Expenses

Up to 32 Days' Annual Leave

Support for Study and Quality Improvement

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high-risk caesarean sections.
• Laparoscopic urogynaecology skills or competence with facial slings.

Responsibilities

• Full clinical responsibility for patient care in obstetrics & gynaecology.
• Provide advice and assistance to other Consultants.
• Training of junior medical staff.

Skills

Audit

Clinical Incident Reporting

Service Improvement

Education & Training

Education

MRCOG

ATSM in Vaginal Surgery and Urogynaecology

Urodynamics Certification UKCS

Subspecialty Training in Urogynaecology

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in O&G (with special interest in Urogynaecology)

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology department are looking to recruit a Consultant with a special interest in Urogynaecology to join their team of dedicated clinicians.

The post holder will have full continuing clinical responsibility for the care of patients under his/her charge and the provision of obstetrics & gynaecology treatment which is relevant to their medical condition whilst in the hospital. This may require the provision, advice and assistance to Consultants in other specialities and the proper delegation to and training of junior medical staff.

Main duties of the job

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital has 3000 deliveries per year. The Labour Ward has 8 delivery rooms and a dedicated obstetric emergency theatre which is present on the Labour Ward. There is a joint antenatal and postnatal ward and a co-located maternity led unit. A midwifery led Maternity Day Unit is adjacent to the Labour Ward. There are specialist clinics that take place weekly in urogynaecology, fertility, colposcopy, fetal medicine, high risk obstetrics and rapid access clinics. Facilities for urodynamics, outpatient hysteroscopy and early pregnancy ultrasound scanning also exist. A dedicated early pregnancy unit (EPAU) and gynae assessment unit (GAU) are also present which is adjacent to the gynaecology ward.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.**

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person Specification

Qualifications & training

• ATSM or equivalent in vaginal surgery and urogynaecology or will complete within 6 months
• MRCOG
• Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high-risk caesarean sections
• Subspecialty training in Urogynaecology
• Urodynamics Certification UKCS or training
• ATSM advanced labour ward practice
• Laparoscopic urogynaecology skills or competence with facial slings or colposuspension

Skills and experience

• Full GMC Registration
• GMC Specialist Registration in obstetrics and gynaecology or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Clinical governance

• Experience of Audit
• Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
• Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
• Experience of service improvement
• Previous involvement in education & training

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum (pro rata where applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

344-8248CONWCY

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital