Job summary
The post-holder will join the ambulatory gynaecology and early pregnancy team,supporting the department's strategic transition towards a predominantly ambulatorymodel of gynaecological care. The service delivers rapid-access, patient-centredpathways designed to avoid unnecessary admission, streamline diagnosis and providedefinitive management at first attendance wherever possible. The department has astrong ethos of innovation, efficiency and multidisciplinary collaboration andcontinues to expand its one-stop diagnostic and treatment pathways across acute andelective gynaecology.The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery and development ofambulatory services, working across the Elizabeth Suite (early pregnancy and acutegynaecology), the Ambulatory Gynaecology Suite (outpatient hysteroscopy and minorprocedures), one-stop benign gynaecology scan clinics and Urgent Suspected Cancer(USC/2WW) scan clinics. The expectation is that the appointee will work closely withconsultant colleagues, specialist nurses and sonographers to deliver timelyassessment, investigation and treatment in a single visit wherever feasible.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery and development of ambulatory services, working across the Elizabeth Suite (early pregnancy and acute gynaecology), the Ambulatory Gynaecology Suite (outpatient hysteroscopy and minor procedures), one-stop benign gynaecology scan clinics and Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC/2WW) scan clinics. The expectation is that the appointee will work closely withconsultant colleagues, specialist nurses and sonographers to deliver timelyassessment, investigation and treatment in a single visit wherever feasible.The post-holder will be expected to deliver exceptional patient care within thedepartment and provide a high-quality service in conjunction with consultantcolleagues, residents and advanced clinical practitioners. The successful candidate willmaintain continuous responsibility for patients under their care, ensuring safedecision-making and appropriate escalation within acute gynaecology and earlypregnancy pathways.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.? We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers? We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds? We deliver a baby every 50 minutes? We operate on a patient every 16 minutes? We do 50 imaging procedures each hour? We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of lifeOur valuesOur PROUD values demonstrate to staff, patients and the public the standards of care and experience they should expect from our services:? Putting patients first? Responsive to patients and staff? Open and honest? Unfailingly kind? Determined to develop
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will contribute to: Early pregnancy assessment and management within the Elizabeth Suite,including management of miscarriage, pregnancy of unknown location andectopic pregnancy Acute gynaecology assessment and ambulatory management pathways Outpatient hysteroscopy and minor operative procedures under localanaesthesia One-stop benign gynaecology clinics incorporating ultrasound assessment andimmediate treatment planning Urgent Suspected Cancer (2WW) scan clinics and rapid access investigationpathwaysResearch, audit and continuous governance are integral to the department and thesuccessful candidate will actively participate in these activities. The post-holder will beexpected to supervise Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), participate in regularaudits and contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving patientflow, reducing admissions and enhancing patient experience.Education is a core departmental priority. The appointee will support training ofresidents and fellows, particularly in ambulatory assessment, outpatient proceduresand ultrasound-led decision making. They will be encouraged to enhance educationalopportunities through service development and teaching activities.The Directorate hosts weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and educationalsessions where cases are reviewed and audits presented. Monthly Consultantmeetings and Gynaecology morbidity and mortality meetings are held, and the postholderwill participate fully in these forums. Engagement with network pathways foremergency gynaecology and early pregnancy care will also be expected.The successful candidate will also contribute to general departmental managementand committee work as required. Office space and IT facilities will be provided.An indicative job plan will be agreed with the appointee and may include sessions inearly pregnancy/acute gynaecology assessment, ambulatory procedures, and one stop diagnostic clinics, subject to service agreement requirements and mutual agreement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will contribute to: Early pregnancy assessment and management within the Elizabeth Suite,including management of miscarriage, pregnancy of unknown location andectopic pregnancy Acute gynaecology assessment and ambulatory management pathways Outpatient hysteroscopy and minor operative procedures under localanaesthesia One-stop benign gynaecology clinics incorporating ultrasound assessment andimmediate treatment planning Urgent Suspected Cancer (2WW) scan clinics and rapid access investigationpathwaysResearch, audit and continuous governance are integral to the department and thesuccessful candidate will actively participate in these activities. The post-holder will beexpected to supervise Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), participate in regularaudits and contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving patientflow, reducing admissions and enhancing patient experience.Education is a core departmental priority. The appointee will support training ofresidents and fellows, particularly in ambulatory assessment, outpatient proceduresand ultrasound-led decision making. They will be encouraged to enhance educationalopportunities through service development and teaching activities.The Directorate hosts weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and educationalsessions where cases are reviewed and audits presented. Monthly Consultantmeetings and Gynaecology morbidity and mortality meetings are held, and the postholderwill participate fully in these forums. Engagement with network pathways foremergency gynaecology and early pregnancy care will also be expected.The successful candidate will also contribute to general departmental managementand committee work as required. Office space and IT facilities will be provided.An indicative job plan will be agreed with the appointee and may include sessions inearly pregnancy/acute gynaecology assessment, ambulatory procedures, and one stop diagnostic clinics, subject to service agreement requirements and mutual agreement.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Entered on GMC Specialist Register for O&G or eligible within six months
- ATSM in Benign Abdominal Surgery or equivalent fellowship
- ATSM in Acute & Early Pregnancy or equivalent fellowship
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Independently competent in ultrasound evaluation of acute gynaecology presentations
- Independently competent in managing routine undifferentiated gynaecology and obstetric patients
- Independently competent in performing routine early pregnancy ultrasound evaluation
- Independently competent in performing routine ultrasound gynaecological evaluation
- Independently competent in surgical management of acute gynaecological conditions
Desirable
- Credentialled in gynaecological ultrasound via Fellowship or certifications
- Independently competent outpatient hysteroscopy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Dependable, affable, kind
- Energetic
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Entered on GMC Specialist Register for O&G or eligible within six months
- ATSM in Benign Abdominal Surgery or equivalent fellowship
- ATSM in Acute & Early Pregnancy or equivalent fellowship
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Independently competent in ultrasound evaluation of acute gynaecology presentations
- Independently competent in managing routine undifferentiated gynaecology and obstetric patients
- Independently competent in performing routine early pregnancy ultrasound evaluation
- Independently competent in performing routine ultrasound gynaecological evaluation
- Independently competent in surgical management of acute gynaecological conditions
Desirable
- Credentialled in gynaecological ultrasound via Fellowship or certifications
- Independently competent outpatient hysteroscopy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Dependable, affable, kind
- Energetic
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
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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).