Head of Service- Gynaecology Consultant

NHS Jobs; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

CHEC seeks an experienced Gynaecology Consultant - Head of Service to provide clinical leadership and drive the development of our community gynaecology services. The role is hybrid, with oversight across multiple clinics and a focus on high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will lead clinical teams, shape pathways, mentor GPwERs, and contribute to governance, audit and research. Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust affiliation is noted.

Qualifications

• Current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of current or recent consultant-level gynaecology practice.
• Evidence of competence relevant to CHEC Community Gynaecology scope of practice.
• Demonstrable experience working within acute and community gynaecology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the gynaecology service.
• Support development and continuous improvement of clinical care pathways.
• Mentor GPwERs in gynaecology, including teaching and annual appraisal involvement.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and research relevant to the service.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical teams across CHEC.

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist Register (Obstetrics & Gyna

Consultant-level practice

Gynaecology leadership

Clinical governance & audits

Job description

Job Title: Gynaecology Consultant Head of Service Location: Hybrid - North West Contract Type: Sessional Sessions: Weekday availability is essential (up to 2 days per week)

We are currently seeking aGynaecology Consultant Head of Service to support the delivery and clinical leadership of our Gynaecology services. This hybrid position offers an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to the continued development of our services, with flexibility aligned to clinicians' availability. At CHEC, we care deeply about our people and the future of healthcare. We are committed to innovation and the delivery of high-quality patient care, and we are looking for clinicians who share our values and wish to play an active role in shaping the future of health services.

About CHEC

CHEC is an established group of hospitals and community clinics operating across the UK. Our bespoke, state-of-the-artcentres are widely recognised for delivering high-quality, end-to-end patient care through strong NHS partnerships. The service will act as an interface between primary and secondary care, reducing demand on hospital gynaecology services, shortening waiting times, and improving patient access to high-quality specialist care.

About the Role

CHEC is looking to recruit an experienced Gynaecology Consultant - Head of Service to provide clinical leadership and support the continued development of our community Gynaecology services. The successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis while contributing to the oversight, development, and quality of gynaecology clinical services delivered across our community clinics. This is an exciting opportunity to work within and help develop a brand-new CHEC service, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The role will involve providing specialist assessment, investigation, and management for a range of benign gynaecological conditions within a community setting. The role may include:

• Providing clinical leadership and oversight for the gynaecology service.
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of clinical care pathways.
• Supporting GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs) in gynaecology, including mentoring, teaching, and participation in annual appraisal processes.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit, and research activities relevant to the gynaecology service.
• Supporting service development and maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient care.
• Working collaboratively with operational and clinical teams across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of current or recent consultant-level gynaecology practice.
• Evidence of competence relevant to the CHEC Community Gynaecology scope of practice.
• Demonstrable experience working within acute and community gynaecology services.

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust