Job summary
This role will allow us to expand our team in supporting the cancer diagnostic journey. We would require the successful candidate to have a broad experience in gynaecology and expertise in gynaecology oncology with an ATSM in Gynaeoncology and / or colposcopy accreditation being desirable.
Main duties of the job
We are a large gynaecology department with a focus on complex benign gynaecology. This role will strengthen our team in the area of gynaecology oncology. We are a cancer unit working alongside the cancer centre at UHBW. Our secondary care service is focused on the diagnosis of gynaecological cancer with the treatment being currently delivered by the cancer centre at UHBW. We have an average of 200 referrals on our two week- wait pathway a month. Our service currently has a locum consultant who is lead for the cancer unit and a Cancer Specialist Nurse. We are advertising for a second Cancer Specialist Nurse
We provide tertiary level gynaecology services in: Endometriosis (BSGE accredited Endometriosis centre), urogynaecology (BSUG accredited urogynaecology specialist centre), reproductive medicine, recurrent miscarriage, management of fibroids, vulval disorders.
We undertake 12 gynaecological outpatient clinics, 7 specialist gynaecology clinics and 17 gynaecology theatre lists per week in a dedicated gynaecology theatre suite. We have ultrasound scanning facilities in the Gynaecology clinics, helping to streamline patient care.
This role will allow us to expand our team in supporting the cancer diagnostic journey. We would require the successful candidate to have a broad experience in gynaecology and expertise in gynaecology oncology with an ATSM in Gynaeoncology and / or colposcopy accreditation being desirable.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. We have links to the University of Bristol, the University of Bath and the University of the West of England. Our annual turnover is £532 million, and we employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across Southmead Hospital Bristol, Cossham Hospital, Bristol Centre for Enablement and within the local community of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses our services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population.
Our vision is to realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
(i) Clinical Duties
The postholder will have experience in Gynaecology with an interest in gynaeoncology. They may have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department.
The post will involve leading the Gynae oncology service including regular outpatients, MDT meetings, operating lists and working collaboratively with the cancer specialist nurses and wider team. He / she will be expected to lead further developments in the gynaeoncology service.
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.
(ii) Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students
The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the postholder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the postholder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
(iii) Study & Research
The postholder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The postholder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
There is a strong research element in our department. We are developing our gynaecology research - participating in multicentre trials in early pregnancy, colposcopy, endometriosis and research projects in fertility. The obstetric research is led by Professor Draycott and Dr Burden. The work on Multi professional Training with the PROMPT programme is now running in a large number of units across the UK and the World. Intrapartum research projects IMOX and the Odon device have been led by the team at Southmead. Dr Burden is lead on research projects in perinatal mortality. We have academic lecturers and academic clinical fellows within the research team. In addition there are research fellows undertaking OOPR programmes in the department and also a teaching clinical fellow who supports the undergraduate training. The postholder can be involved in research in collaboration with the current members of the department or may develop new and related research topics. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks.
(iv) Audit
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(i) Clinical Duties
The postholder will have experience in Gynaecology with an interest in gynaeoncology. They may have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department.
The post will involve leading the Gynae oncology service including regular outpatients, MDT meetings, operating lists and working collaboratively with the cancer specialist nurses and wider team. He / she will be expected to lead further developments in the gynaeoncology service.
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.
(ii) Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students
The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the postholder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the postholder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
(iii) Study & Research
The postholder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The postholder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
There is a strong research element in our department. We are developing our gynaecology research - participating in multicentre trials in early pregnancy, colposcopy, endometriosis and research projects in fertility. The obstetric research is led by Professor Draycott and Dr Burden. The work on Multi professional Training with the PROMPT programme is now running in a large number of units across the UK and the World. Intrapartum research projects IMOX and the Odon device have been led by the team at Southmead. Dr Burden is lead on research projects in perinatal mortality. We have academic lecturers and academic clinical fellows within the research team. In addition there are research fellows undertaking OOPR programmes in the department and also a teaching clinical fellow who supports the undergraduate training. The postholder can be involved in research in collaboration with the current members of the department or may develop new and related research topics. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks.
(iv) Audit
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post
- Specialist trainees that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT
- Experience in working in the Gynaeoncology service, particularly the fast track (2WW) pathway.
- Additional skills to complement the service - eg hysteroscopy, ultrasound training.
Desirable
- Colposcopy BSCCP accreditation
- ATSM in Gynaecology oncology
- Evidence of MDT working in a cancer service
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- vidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit and quality improvement
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical direEvidence of experience in research projectsctorate management.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to be involved in clinical research
- Recent publications
- Evidence of experience in research projects
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Children's Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Evidence of leading on projects, research
- Evidence of commitment to improve / develop services.
- Evidence of excellent team working skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post
- Specialist trainees that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT
- Experience in working in the Gynaeoncology service, particularly the fast track (2WW) pathway.
- Additional skills to complement the service - eg hysteroscopy, ultrasound training.
Desirable
- Colposcopy BSCCP accreditation
- ATSM in Gynaecology oncology
- Evidence of MDT working in a cancer service
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- vidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit and quality improvement
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical direEvidence of experience in research projectsctorate management.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to be involved in clinical research
- Recent publications
- Evidence of experience in research projects
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Children's Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Evidence of leading on projects, research
- Evidence of commitment to improve / develop services.
- Evidence of excellent team working skills.
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
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).
