Job summary
As a part of the development of new working practices, we have the opportunity to recruit a Consultant Gynaecologist with a special interest in colposcopy to a substantive appointment of 2.5 PA, with the sessions to be delivered at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead.
Working on one day per week, this post will improve the overall resilience within the service providing dedicated Consultant provision into the service. This improved resilience will not only enable the service to continue to further develop their existing service for patients, but also ensure the department is able to support and deliver high quality training opportunities for trainee colposcopists.
Following appointment, opportunities may arise for local service development opportunities which are complimentary to the current wide range of special interests held by the existing team of Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons and colposcopy specialist nurses working in the department.
Gynaecologists who have completed relevant colposcopy training and have extensive experience of working as a colposcopist, are invited to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should expect to undertake 2 dedicated colposcopy clinics per week, attend the colposcopy MDT and MDT business meetings and complete associated administration (results and patient communication) within the procedures set out by the NHS-CSP and local governance arrangements. A proportion of the allocated sessions will be given over to core SPA in pro-rata arrangement consistent with national terms and conditions to enable you to engage in service development, audit and continuing professional development activity. You will be expected to provide training opportunities within the clinical sessions for trainee colposcopists from medical and nursing backgrounds. There is no on call associated with this post.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should expect to undertake 2 dedicated colposcopy clinics per week, attend the colposcopy MDT and MDT business meetings and complete associated administration (results and patient communication) within the procedures set out by the NHS-CSP and local governance arrangements. A proportion of the allocated sessions will be given over to core SPA in pro-rata arrangement consistent with national terms and conditions to enable you to engage in service development, audit and continuing professional development activity. You will be expected to provide training opportunities within the clinical sessions for trainee colposcopists from medical and nursing backgrounds. There is no on call associated with this post.
Full JD and PS are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should expect to undertake 2 dedicated colposcopy clinics per week, attend the colposcopy MDT and MDT business meetings and complete associated administration (results and patient communication) within the procedures set out by the NHS-CSP and local governance arrangements. A proportion of the allocated sessions will be given over to core SPA in pro-rata arrangement consistent with national terms and conditions to enable you to engage in service development, audit and continuing professional development activity. You will be expected to provide training opportunities within the clinical sessions for trainee colposcopists from medical and nursing backgrounds. There is no on call associated with this post.
Full JD and PS are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
professional training/qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration in relevant field of clinical practice
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
- BSCCP accreditation in Colposcopy (see and treat)
- BSCCP accredited colposcopy trainer
- Current active colposcopy accreditation
Desirable
- Special interest complimentary to current consultant team
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and clinical training
Desirable
- Evidence of working as a colposcopy trainer
Person Specification
professional training/qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration in relevant field of clinical practice
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
- BSCCP accreditation in Colposcopy (see and treat)
- BSCCP accredited colposcopy trainer
- Current active colposcopy accreditation
Desirable
- Special interest complimentary to current consultant team
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and clinical training
Desirable
- Evidence of working as a colposcopy trainer
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).
