General Practitioner with Special Interest in Gynaecology

The Methodist Church in Britain; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

FedBucks GP federation is seeking a sessional GP with a special interest in gynaecology to join the community gynaecology team. The role focuses on clinics for heavy bleeding, contraception, menopause, IUS procedures, and pessary fitting under consultant supervision.

Four-hour in-person sessions run across several community sites with a structured route to advanced procedures. A minimum of five years post-qualification experience and primary care background are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with completed gynaecology training certificate.
• Evidence of postgraduate education such as MRCGP, DCH or DRCOG.
• F2 supervisor training or teaching diploma.
• DFSRFH and competence in gynaecology services.
• Evidence of CPD activity.

Responsibilities

• Run specialist gynaecology clinics to assess, diagnose and manage presentations.
• Manage heavy menstrual bleeding and menorrhagia.
• Investigate irregular bleeding and post-menopausal bleeding.
• Manage chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis.
• Manage polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal imbalance.
• Provide contraceptive counselling and menopause management.
• Perform routine gynaecological procedures within scope of competence.
• Carry out difficult IUS insertion and related procedures under training.
• Assess and manage prolapse symptoms with a vaginal pessary.
• Work under consultant support and participate in MDTs.

Skills

GP with specialist interest

Postgraduate education

F2 supervisor training

Gynaecology service competence

CPD activity

Education

GP with completed gynaecology training certificate

MRCGP, DCH or DRCOG

F2 supervisor training or teaching diploma

DFSRFH competence in gynaecology

CPD activity evidence

Job description

This sessional post is for a GP with a special interest in gynaecology, sitting within the community gynaecology team at FedBucks, a GP federation. The work centres on clinics for heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, contraception and menopause, plus coil fitting and other procedures under consultant support. Four-hour in-person sessions run across several community sites, with a structured route to advanced procedures such as pessary fitting. Applicants need at least five years' post-qualification experience and a primary care background.

What the job involves

• Run specialist gynaecology clinics to assess, diagnose and manage presentations
• Manage heavy menstrual bleeding and menorrhagia
• Investigate irregular bleeding and post-menopausal bleeding
• Manage chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
• Manage polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal imbalance
• Provide contraceptive counselling and menopause management
• Perform routine gynaecological procedures within scope of competence
• Carry out difficult IUS insertion, lost IUS removal, cervical polypectomy and difficult smear tests as training progresses
• Assess and manage prolapse symptoms with a vaginal pessary
• Work under consultant support, taking part in MDT discussions and clinical meetings
• Keep up to date in women's health and engage with clinic training and development
• Ensure the gynaecology service follows local policies and CQC requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with completed gynaecology training certificate
• Evidence of postgraduate education such as MRCGP, DCH or DRCOG
• F2 supervisor training or teaching diploma
• DFSRFH and competence in gynaecology services
• Evidence of CPD activity

Registration & licences

• Fully registered with the GMC and on the GP Register

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience as a senior clinician in the UK
• Primary care experience

Skills & knowledge

• Competent in IUS/IUCD insertion and removal (LARC)
• Certified cervical smear taker, current with screening guidance
• Presentation, communication and coaching or mentoring skills
• Understanding of how primary care differs from hospital, and of vulnerable patient groups
• Knowledge of the NHS, CQC regulations and ERS access demand management
• Evidence of audit participation and experience supporting service change

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check before appointment

Other

• Strong commitment to women's health and a desire to progress in the specialty

What’s offered

• Direct training and advice from experienced GPwSIs and consultants
• Training pathway to advanced procedures such as pessary fitting, cervical polypectomy and difficult coil insertion or removal
• Structured environment to maintain existing skills while learning new ones
• Multidisciplinary, supportive team culture
• Health and wellbeing programme