Job summary
The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in benign gynaecology. The appointee will have a special interest in benign gynaecology and colposcopy and Vulval diseases. This is a substantive post that contributes to a 98-hour consultant presence on the Delivery Suite and improves the benign gynaecology service. We have recently seen an increase in the acuity as well as numbers of our deliveries from approximately 5000 to almost 6000 predicted, and there is a possibility that we may need to expand still further. There will also be scope within the role to provide an oversight for clinical governance within gynaecology.
The suggested Job Plan is shown below, but actual timings may well change to fit in with changing schedules:
The post is offered on a full time basis of 10 programmed activities.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. There will be an average of 8 PAs of direct clinical care (including out of hours work), and 2 PAs allocated for supporting professional activities (SPA). One SPA would be for a clearly defined responsibility to the trust or a national initiative. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- The provision of a first class service.
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
- Active involvement in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and training
- Undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homerton's business plans
- Contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is located in the east London Borough of Hackney. We are a merged hospital and community service trust. The current Chairman is Sir John Gieve and the Chief Executive is Ms Louise Ashley.
The hospital building opened in 1986, with Homerton Hospital Trust established in 1994. The hospital received university status in 2001. We provide training for medical students from Barts and The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London, and nursing and allied health professions training for students from City University and the University of East London.
Homerton became one of the first ten NHS foundation trusts in the country in April 2004. This status allows the Trust to secure certain freedoms to facilitate innovation in the way services are developed and provided. As well as our Trust Board, we also have a Council of Governors comprised of 26 governors representing the local community. Governors are elected from and by the foundation members.
Employing over 3000 people, the hospital has approximately 500 beds at present, including a 50 bed nursing home, Mary Seacole Nursing Home, in Shoreditch east London. In 2006/7, the Trust admitted 39,000 people, saw 200,000 people in outpatient clinics and 110,000 people were treated in the accident and emergency department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and main responsibilities of the role, please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and main responsibilities of the role, please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Clinical exposure/training in Colposcopy & vulval disease and training in major benign gynaecology surgery
- ATSM is advanced labour ward and colposcopy and vulval diseases
- BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Experience in facilitating RCOG approved postgraduate simulation training
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of Women's Health services
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the business targets of the service
- Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding
Desirable
- Management of team or programme or project
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Clinical exposure/training in Colposcopy & vulval disease and training in major benign gynaecology surgery
- ATSM is advanced labour ward and colposcopy and vulval diseases
- BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Experience in facilitating RCOG approved postgraduate simulation training
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of Women's Health services
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the business targets of the service
- Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding
Desirable
- Management of team or programme or project
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
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).
