Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Special Interest in Urogynae

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a special interest in urogynaecology to join the team in Haywards Heath. This role involves managing outpatient clinics, performing surgical procedures, and contributing to service development. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in urogynaecological conditions. The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment committed to patient care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion networks

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in urogynaecological surgery and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery.
• Involvement in service development and quality initiatives.
• Understanding of clinical governance and NHS constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage urogynaecology outpatient clinics.
• Perform complex gynaecological surgeries.
• Contribute to service development and research.

Skills

Urogynaecology expertise

General gynaecology proficiency

Communication skills

Education

MRCOG or its equivalent

Specialist registration with GMC

Urogynaecology fellowship

Job description

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Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Special Interest in Urogynae, Haywards Heath

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

The aim is to appoint a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in urogynaecology to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex). We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute towards the development of urogynaecology service over the next decade and beyond.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UHSussex spans across 4 sites – Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), Brighton, Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital, Worthing & St Richards Hospital, Chichester and also includes satellite sites at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Lewes and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea.

This job will be predominantly based at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, but will include some activity at other sites. Elective in-patient and day-case gynaecological surgery occurs predominantly at the PRH, whilst gynaecological oncology surgery takes place at the RSCH. Outpatient clinical activity occurs in both hospitals with the majority of outpatient activity being based at the newly opened gynaecology outpatient centre at PRH. Additional gynaecological outpatient and operating activity is undertaken at Lewes Victoria Hospital in Lewes and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled and experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist with excellent skills and experience in managing complex urogynaecological conditions, and general gynaecological conditions, including complex obstetric gynaecological emergencies.

The candidate should have experience in urogynaecological surgery and sound skills in laparoscopic and open abdominal gynaecological surgery.

Previous involvement in service development and quality & safety initiatives are desirable

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Run urogynaecology, urodynamics and general gynaecology outpatient clinics
• Undertake inpatient theatre lists in urogynaecology and gynaecology including cross cover of urogynaecology theatre lists.
• Support the development of the urogynaecology department at UHSussex working collaboratively across all sites
• Support the BSUG accreditation process
• Develop the perineal/OASI clinic working collaboratively with allied health professionals
• To participate in an on call rota for obstetrics and gynaecology
• Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision including ATSM and SITM training in urogynaecology.
• To be actively involved in service development and innovation
• To actively support and engage with ongoing research themes and projects
• To contribute to complaint & incident management as well as clinical administration.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• • MRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
• • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in [Obstetrics and Gynaecology] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• • Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery ATSM or SITM or equivalent fellowship

Clinical Skills and Experience

• • Expertise and skills in urogynaecology procedures
• • Proficiency in urodynamics
• • Expertise and skills in general gynaecology
• • Expertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics
• • Understanding of clinical risk management
• • Work in perineal/OASI clinics

Knowledge

• • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• • Evidence of participation in audit
• • Prizes and honours
• • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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