Consultant Gynaecologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Whole-Time Consultant in Benign Gynaecology. The role involves delivering a comprehensive service and requires registration with the GMC. Candidates from all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive benign gynaecology service.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MRCOG Postgraduate professional qualification

MD or PhD or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Consultant in Benign Gynaecology, at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in the Jessop Wing of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive benign gynaecology service.

Track record / qualifications in one of the following areas or special interests would be an advantage:

Menopause

Hysteroscopy

Fast track clinic

Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy

Vulval

The post holder will participate in the on-call rota.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital

The Northern General Hospital

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Weston Park Cancer Hospital

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high-quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCOG Postgraduate professional qualification

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Desirable

• Experience of working with management groups

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good written communication skills
• Evidence of experience of working as part of a multi- professional team
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Clinical experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in benign Gynaecology.
• Evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in benign gynaecology

Desirable

• ATSM in benign abdominal gynaecological surgery, Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy, hysteroscopy: Menopause, vulval.

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