Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join a well-integrated multi-disciplinary team of clinicians dedicated to the provision of high quality secondary and tertiary level care for women with gynaecological and specifically urogynaecological problems. Applicants for this 10PA post must have a certificate of completion of specialist training and have completed an accredited subspecialty training programme in urogynaecology or be within 6 months of completion.
There are 10 Consultant Gynaecologists, including a subspecialist urogynaecologist and a gynaecologist with a urogynaecology interest, working within the department that is part of a wider Women's Health Directorate. The Newcastle Urogynaecology/Urology collaboration bid successfully to become one of the NHS England commissioned Mesh Centres, established to deal with mesh injured patients. This subspecialist Urogynaecologist appointment is an expansion to our team to help deliver and develop existing secondary, tertiary and quaternary services in line with service needs and individuals' areas of interest and expertise.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated gynaecologist to join a team of medical staff, nurses, and managers who are dedicated to the provision of high quality secondary and tertiary level care for women with gynaecological problems.
The Department of Gynaecology in Newcastle is one of the foremost in the country with a reputation for clinical excellence, a high clinical throughput and an active research programme.
The appointee will be expected to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to them and to undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of their patients and in relation to the running of the Department of Gynaecology in co-operation with the Head of Department and Clinical Director.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Paul Moran, (Clinical Director) on 0191 282 9618, or via email at Paul.Moran4@nhs.net , or Dr Karen Brown, lead for urogynaecology on 0191 2829615 or email Karen.brown100@nhs.net
Closing Date: 25 January 2024
Interview Date: 20 February 2024
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
- Provide expert opinion on patients with gynaecological problems and take independent responsibility for their clinical care.
- Manage general gynaecology and the acute service. Undertake operating lists at the RVI/DTC. Provide the appropriate post-operative care for these patients.
- Contribute to the general organisation and running of the Gynaecology services within the Trust, working in close collaboration with colleagues.
- Participate in the departmental on-call for general gynaecology with a 1 in 10 rota.
- Assist the Heads of Department, Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in the timely investigation of complaints working to provide reports within the timeframe set out by Trust policy
- Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Participate fully in all aspects of Clinical Governance including audit and risk management.
- Undertake an appraisal.
- It is a condition of employment that so far as is reasonably practicable, all employees must minimise the risk of infection to themselves, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors and, in so doing, must:
- be familiar with, and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
- attend Trust Induction Programme(s) and statutory education programmes in infection prevention and control
- include infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development
- take personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care acquired infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by you and your colleagues.
Administrative:
- Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of the Departments of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology in co-operation with the Heads of Department, Specialty Manager and Clinical Director.
Research:
- The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis being studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio. Research development will be encouraged.
Teaching:
- Participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in all parts of the course but specifically in stage 3 and 5 during the attachments in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Active involvement in the clinical supervision of all postgraduate trainees in the department with specific responsibility for a small number of individuals as educational supervisor under the direction of the college tutor.
- The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the teaching of ATSM and subspecialty trainees.
- Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the directorate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
- Provide expert opinion on patients with gynaecological problems and take independent responsibility for their clinical care.
- Manage general gynaecology and the acute service. Undertake operating lists at the RVI/DTC. Provide the appropriate post-operative care for these patients.
- Contribute to the general organisation and running of the Gynaecology services within the Trust, working in close collaboration with colleagues.
- Participate in the departmental on-call for general gynaecology with a 1 in 10 rota.
- Assist the Heads of Department, Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in the timely investigation of complaints working to provide reports within the timeframe set out by Trust policy
- Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Participate fully in all aspects of Clinical Governance including audit and risk management.
- Undertake an appraisal.
- It is a condition of employment that so far as is reasonably practicable, all employees must minimise the risk of infection to themselves, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors and, in so doing, must:
- be familiar with, and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
- attend Trust Induction Programme(s) and statutory education programmes in infection prevention and control
- include infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development
- take personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care acquired infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by you and your colleagues.
Administrative:
- Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of the Departments of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology in co-operation with the Heads of Department, Specialty Manager and Clinical Director.
Research:
- The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis being studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio. Research development will be encouraged.
Teaching:
- Participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in all parts of the course but specifically in stage 3 and 5 during the attachments in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Active involvement in the clinical supervision of all postgraduate trainees in the department with specific responsibility for a small number of individuals as educational supervisor under the direction of the college tutor.
- The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the teaching of ATSM and subspecialty trainees.
- Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the directorate
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC)
- MRCOG/FRCOG
- Urogynaecology subspecialist recognised by RCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Laparoscopic skills including TLH
- Advanced skills in ultrasound
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre
Desirable
- Development of specialist areas of practice within gynaecology
- Willingness to contribute to acute gynaecological ward cover
- Willingness to contribute to the TOP service
- Willingness to contribute to the abnormally invasive placenta service
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
- Research/critical review of literature
- Publications in the last five years
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC)
- MRCOG/FRCOG
- Urogynaecology subspecialist recognised by RCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Laparoscopic skills including TLH
- Advanced skills in ultrasound
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre
Desirable
- Development of specialist areas of practice within gynaecology
- Willingness to contribute to acute gynaecological ward cover
- Willingness to contribute to the TOP service
- Willingness to contribute to the abnormally invasive placenta service
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
- Research/critical review of literature
- Publications in the last five years
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work
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).
