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Locum Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Urogynaecology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

England

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant Gynaecologist specializing in Urogynaecology. This full-time position at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital will involve maintaining high clinical standards and managing patients across various settings. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and possess substantial experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role offers opportunities for teaching and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice is mandatory.
Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview.
Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including minimal access surgery.

Responsibilities

Maintain highest clinical standards in patient care.
Manage Obstetric and Gynaecological patients in multiple settings.
Participate in on-call rota providing specialist advice.

Skills

Effective working relationships

Working under pressure

Commitment to CME/CPD

Adaptability

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

MRCOG or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

An exciting opportunity is available for applications to the above full time post at Luton & Dunstable's 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.

The main responsibilities of the Locum Consultant will be as follows:

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the care of all patients presenting to the hospital
To share with colleagues the management of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients across multiple clinical settings
To undertake duties as defined within agreed job plan
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in on‑call rota providing specialist and timely advice

Main duties of the job

This is a post for a Locum Consultant Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology, to commence as soon as possible.

This post is likely to evolve in the future with the growing Urogynaecology work and in line with the requirements specified by the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG).

The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital (but may be asked to work at other Bedfordshire hospital sites including Bedford hospital) and run gynaecology and gynaecological 2WW clinics, hysteroscopy clinics, labour wards, Gynaecology MDT, participate in the on‑call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology, and run theatre sessions. We are happy to support the appointee with Colposcopy clinics, if they have Colposcopy interests.

It is expected that the post holder, once appointed, will work in partnership with the existing Urogynaecologist at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at the time of application.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Personal Skills

Essential

Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Have a commitment to CME/CPD
Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on‑call duties

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies
Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory DBS clearance

Training

Essential

Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent (CESR) by date of interview

Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice (GMC licence to practice is mandatory before employment commences
Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification
MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

ATSM in Urogynaecology
ATSM in Labour ward practice
MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Urogynaecology and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering a service without direct supervision
Obstetrics & Gynaecological Surgery including minimal access surgery

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
An interest which improves the Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway in all aspects
Experience of guideline appraisal
Participation in relevant local audits
Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable