Job summary
A Consultant in Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery post with special interest in Endometriosis is available at the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This will be a substantive job.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
About us
Liverpool Women's delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career.
We value the contribution of individual talent and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the local community. We will consider requests for flexible working on hiring.
Our core value is to 'Be Kind' and we have an ambition to 'Be Brilliant' with the best people, giving the safest care, to provide outstanding experiences.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge care possible. We have long-term aspirations for the future. https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/about-us/our-future/planning-for-future-generations/
We are committed to creating a greener Liverpool Women's https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4095/our-green-plan.pdf
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Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A Consultant in Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery post with special interest in Endometriosis is available at the Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This will be a substantive job.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Consultant in Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery post with special interest in Endometriosis is available at the Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This will be a substantive job.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that is already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
- ATSM: The advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
- Competent in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MSc, MD/PhD, MRCS, MMedSci
- ATSM: benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Post CCT experience working in a BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre
Experience and skills e.g. special knowledge supervisory experience and communication skills
Essential
- Work independently in outpatient clinics and theatre.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate advanced laparoscopic surgery training and experience by way of additional fellowship
- Involved in surgical training of others
Desirable
- Appropriate research and audit in appropriate fields
Special aptitudes/ abilities, e.g. initiative, leadership, ability to work on own or with others
Essential
- Ability to work in a team- orientated environment and to engage in multi- disciplinary working
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to develop new techniques and influence implementation.
- Experience in postgraduate teaching and learning
- Qualification in medical education
Motivation and Disposition
Essential
- Motivated to take forward in speciality
- Ability to influence and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
- ATSM: The advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
- Competent in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MSc, MD/PhD, MRCS, MMedSci
- ATSM: benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- Post CCT experience working in a BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre
Experience and skills e.g. special knowledge supervisory experience and communication skills
Essential
- Work independently in outpatient clinics and theatre.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate advanced laparoscopic surgery training and experience by way of additional fellowship
- Involved in surgical training of others
Desirable
- Appropriate research and audit in appropriate fields
Special aptitudes/ abilities, e.g. initiative, leadership, ability to work on own or with others
Essential
- Ability to work in a team- orientated environment and to engage in multi- disciplinary working
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to develop new techniques and influence implementation.
- Experience in postgraduate teaching and learning
- Qualification in medical education
Motivation and Disposition
Essential
- Motivated to take forward in speciality
- Ability to influence and motivate others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
