GPwER Gynaecologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Harmonie is seeking a fully registered GP with extended gynaecology experience for a three-month post within a Tier 2 community gynaecology service. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing common gynaecological conditions, delivering specialist care in a community setting.

You will conduct Mirena coil fittings, pessary management, cervical screening and manage less complex cases. Work autonomously within clinical pathways, liaising with primary and secondary care and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration.
• Extended role training in gynaecology is essential.
• Experience independently managing common gynaecological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist gynaecology consultations and manage common conditions in Tier 2 community service.
• Perform Mirena coil fitting, ring/pessary procedures and cervical screening as appropriate.
• Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues and refer to secondary care as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in governance/audit activities.
• Develop and implement patient education and management plans.

Skills

Mirena coil fitting

Pessary fitting

Communication

Clinical governance

Patient education

Education

General Practitioner (GP) qualification

Job description

A three-month post in gynaecology with Health Harmonie, which runs NHS community services delivering specialist care closer to patients' homes. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing common gynaecological conditions in a Tier 2 community service, with procedures including coil fitting, difficult smears and pessary fitting. The role is distinct for working autonomously within agreed clinical pathways while liaising with primary and secondary care colleagues. Applicants need GMC registration with a licence to practise and evidenced extended role training in gynaecology.

What the job involves

• Conduct specialist gynaecology consultations, assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with common conditions in a Tier 2 community service
• Manage less complex irregular or intermenstrual bleeding, amenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea and mild to moderate dysmenorrhoea
• Manage mild vulval itching and atrophy, superficial dyspareunia and less complex reduced libido
• Carry out clinical procedures in line with service protocols
• Fit, remove and replace Mirena coils for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding
• Carry out difficult cervical smear procedures
• Fit, remove and replace ring and shelf pessaries for conservative management of prolapse
• Develop and implement management plans and give patient education and advice
• Identify patients needing onward referral to secondary care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Take part in clinical governance, quality improvement and audit
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Fully qualified General Practitioner

Registration & licences

• GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• Evidence of extended role training and experience in gynaecology
• Demonstrable experience managing common gynaecological conditions independently
• Experience performing difficult cervical screening procedures

Skills & knowledge

• Competence in fitting and removing Mirena coils
• Competence in pessary fitting and management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding responsibilities

Other

• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a community gynaecology service or Tier 2 pathway
• Experience in service development, audit or quality improvement initiatives