Job summary
The advertised post is for a GP with a Special Interest in Women's Health based at Sylvia Pankhurst Centre at Mile End Hospital at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a 0.6WTE role, but the service is open to the role being shared among multiple GPs.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder will deliver women's health clinics including, for example, management of menstrual disorders, contraception counseling, menopause care, procedures (including IUD insertions, difficult smears, polypectomies and pessary fittings) and sexual health. The post holder may both receive and provide the necessary supervision and training in conjunction with other clinical staff working in the clinic.o The post holder will assess referrals to the Women's Health Hub Single Point of Access, provide advice to primary care referrers and triage to appropriate women's health service in collaboration with Women's Health Hub colleagues, including gynaecologists, SRH consultants and the physiotherapist.o The post holder will support delivery of women's health care as part of the Women's Health Hub team and the wider Tower Hamlets system. This may include mentorship for other staff or GPs in training based at the hub and leading or contributing to quality improvement projects.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- LoC intrauterine Techniques (FSRH)
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- DRCOG/MRCOG or Equivalent or MFSRH or Equivalent
- Additional certifications related to menopause care or vulval health, such as the British Menopause Society certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in women's health / gynaecology
- Experience of general practice
- No particular length or level of experience is required but the ability to demonstrate particular skills or experience in the field of women's reproductive health is a prerequisite
- Ability to take independent decisions on case management
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of performing minor gynaecological procedures
- Prior involvement in setting up or running specialised clinics (e.g., menopause or menstrual disorders clinics).
- Experience of working in Tower Hamlets primary care / women's health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take decisions in a busy clinic and at times under pressure
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding
- IT skills
- Ability to organise own work.
Desirable
- Patient-centred communication, particularly for sensitive topics like sexual health and domestic violence
- One to one and small group clinical teaching
- Developing teaching programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- LoC intrauterine Techniques (FSRH)
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- DRCOG/MRCOG or Equivalent or MFSRH or Equivalent
- Additional certifications related to menopause care or vulval health, such as the British Menopause Society certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in women's health / gynaecology
- Experience of general practice
- No particular length or level of experience is required but the ability to demonstrate particular skills or experience in the field of women's reproductive health is a prerequisite
- Ability to take independent decisions on case management
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of performing minor gynaecological procedures
- Prior involvement in setting up or running specialised clinics (e.g., menopause or menstrual disorders clinics).
- Experience of working in Tower Hamlets primary care / women's health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take decisions in a busy clinic and at times under pressure
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding
- IT skills
- Ability to organise own work.
Desirable
- Patient-centred communication, particularly for sensitive topics like sexual health and domestic violence
- One to one and small group clinical teaching
- Developing teaching programmes
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).
