Job summary
This post aims to provide the appointee with extensive experience in Hysteroscopy. It will also allow the appointee to work in a multi-disciplinary setup gaining experience to eventually running your own Hysteroscopy clinic.
This is an ideal post for someone keen to develop Hysteroscopy skills and to complete the ambulatory SITMs. This will suit a post CCT doctor or a doctor wishing to complete CESR.
Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1 in 8
Main duties of the job
There will be a requirement for the appointee to participate in the on-call obstetric rota (1 in 8 rotation) and flexibility to develop further skills such as Colposcopy and early pregnancy scanning.
The post will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital site in Haywards Heath, with the on-call commitment predominantly at this site. We have about 5400 deliveries at UHSussex (east) per year, across both sites and our service provides the obstetric support for the Trevor Mann Baby Unit which is the regional tertiary neonatal unit.
The applicant will also have the opportunity to maintain their gynaecology clinical skills both within the on-call duties and elective gynaecology. The department is also a Gynae-oncology Centre, an accredited centre of excellence for the treatment of endometriosis and a sub specialist uro-gynaecology service.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based primarily at Princess Royal Hospital, the role involves working closely with a team of experienced consultants.
The post is ideal for post-CCT clinicians, CESR candidates, or trainees on OOPE/OOPT seeking high-volume benign gynaecology training.
Key components include regular outpatient hysteroscopy sessions, and involvement in research, teaching, service development, and leadership. The fellow will be embedded in a supportive, multidisciplinary team across a dynamic and expanding tertiary centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based primarily at Princess Royal Hospital, the role involves working closely with a team of experienced consultants.
The post is ideal for post-CCT clinicians, CESR candidates, or trainees on OOPE/OOPT seeking high-volume benign gynaecology training.
Key components include regular outpatient hysteroscopy sessions, and involvement in research, teaching, service development, and leadership. The fellow will be embedded in a supportive, multidisciplinary team across a dynamic and expanding tertiary centre.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience expected of a registrar level doctor in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
- oExpertise and skills in general gynaecology
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Person Specification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience expected of a registrar level doctor in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
- oExpertise and skills in general gynaecology
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
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).
