GP Womens Health - Menopause Care

NHS Jobs; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Regular MDT meetings

Protected learning time

Procedural skills training

Job summary

Berkshire West Women's Health Hub invites a skilled GP with a keen interest in women's health to join our Community Gynaecology Service. You will deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team across Berkshire West, developing advanced knowledge in community gynaecology.

The role focuses on triage, virtual and face-to-face consultations, management of benign gynecological conditions, and supervised procedures such as IUCD/IUS insertions and cervical

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the GMC and have a current GP licence.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the UK.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in Community Gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management of women referred to Berkshire West Women's Health Hub.
• Perform triage with virtual and face-to-face consultations.
• Deliver care for benign gynecological conditions within agreed pathways.
• Independently manage patients within competency levels and perform procedures such as IUS insertion or cervical cautery as trained.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to governance, audits and service improvement.

Skills

GMC registration

GP with Extended Role in Women’sHealth

Strong communication skills

Clinical governance & audit

Education

Qualified GP with Gynaecology interest

Postgraduate gynaecology training

Tools

IUCD/IUS insertion techniques

Vaginal procedures

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting to join the Berkshire West Women's Health Hub as part of our innovative and Community Gynaecology Service. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced General Practitioners with significant experience and passion for Women's Health who wish to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Working alongside experienced GPwERs, Community Gynaecologists, and collaborative partnership, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care closer to home whilst helping transform women's healthcare across Berkshire West.

What We Offer

We are committed to developing clinicians with specialist expertise in Community Gynaecology. Successful applicants will benefit from: Direct training and support from experienced GPwER, Community Gynaecologists and Consultant Gynaecologists. Comprehensive Training Portfolio Regular consultant-supported MDT meetings and case discussions. Dedicated teaching sessions and protected learning opportunities. Support to develop advanced procedural skills within a governed framework. A friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Main Duties of the Role

An exciting opportunity to provide specialist assessment and management of women referred into the Berkshire West Women's Health Hub, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within agreed clinical pathways whilst further developing your specialist skills, through a structured and supportive environment for professional growth. Responsibilities include: A mix of triage, virtual and face to face consultations Assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of benign gynaecological conditions within the Community Gynaecology Service. Independent management of patients within agreed competency levels. Performing community-based gynaecological procedures appropriate to training and competence such as Removal of lost IUS Difficult insertion of IUS Cervical polypectomy Assess and manage incontinence and prolapse symptoms including vaginal pessary Cervical cautery Participation in MDT and other clinical meetings where appropriate. Contributing to clinical governance, audit, teaching and service improvement initiatives and ensure service is complaint with CQC legislation. Supporting delivery of Berkshire West Women's Health pathways and promoting consistent evidence-based care across Primary Care. Continuous Learning: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base in womens health, actively engaging in the training and professional development Clinical Development Opportunities Vulval disease assessment. Developing procedural skills through supervised practice and competency assessment such as pipelle and vulval biospy. Training and professional development opportunities provided by the clinic.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must: Be fully registered with the GMC and GP REGISTERS Hold a current licence to practise. Be up to date with appraisal and mandatory training. Senior clinician with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in UK Hold current cervical Certification-up to date with national cervical screening program guidelines LARC Procedures: Competent and confident in intrauterine system/device (IUCD/IUS) insertion and removal A strong commitment to Women's Health/GP with Extended Role in Womens Health GwER. Have excellent communication and consultation skills to deliver high quality patient-centred care. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified GP with Gynaecology interest Evidence of further postgraduate gynaecology educational activities / Experience in Community Gynaecology DRCOG DFSRH LOC IUCD/IUS Experience in quality improvement or clinical audit. Experience teaching or supervising healthcare professionals. Experience contributing to pathway development or service improvement.

Desirable Criteria

Advanced BMS/CoSRH Certificate in Menopause Care. MRCOG/ diploma in gynaecology LOC IUCD/IUS (Implants)

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust