Job summary
Consultant Subspecialist Urogynaecology
We have an exciting opportunity to expand our consultant workforce within the Urogynaecology team at the University Hospitals of Leicester. TheGynaecology department is looking for 2 dynamic and energetic Consultants with subspecialty training in Urogynaecology to provide a comprehensive Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.
An elective hub centre is due to be developed at the Leicester General Hospital with theatre access available from December 2024, clinic and clean room access to be available from October 2024. This provides an exciting opportunity to ensure we have adequate facilities to facilitate service expansion and will help in the delivery of a more timely service.
The successful candidate willbe required to provide sub specialist urogynaecology outpatient and elective services. They will undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinical department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.
They will also partake in the on-call rota for Gynaecology at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site.
Main duties of the job
- To provide sub specialist urogynaecology outpatient and elective services
- To manage outpatient clinics for new and follow up patients
- To undertake outpatient diagnostic procedures
- To manage ambulatory clinics for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Responsible for the management of the surgical patient both day case and inpatient surgery including ward rounds
- Management and assessment /triage of new referrals to the department using e-Referral service and provide pre-referral advice and guidance
- To take part in MDT case discussions , and attend both MDT meetings and joint pelvic floor outpatient clinics
- To take part on the consultant on- call rota and provide prospective daytime cover for the emergency Gynaecology unit ( GAU)
- To contribute to the strategic planning and service development of the Urogynaecology department
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' at all times , and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate
- The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of their clinical practice .To achieves this, the post holder will liaise closely with other specialities. Departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department, CMG & Trust
- To provide educational supervision
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the post including example job plans
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the post including example job plans
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Subspecialty accreditation in Urogynaecology
- On Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Gynaecology
- MRCOG or FRCOG Current BLS Certification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competent at vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair
- Competent at vaginal and abdominal / laparoscopic surgery for prolapse
- Competent at urethral bulking and colposuspension / fascial sling for stress urinary leakage
- Competent at botulinum toxin bladder injections and / or sacral neuromodulation for refractory overactive bladder
- Competent at managing gynaecological emergencies(Gynaecology Assessment Unit) Able to support Obstetrics for complex procedures
- Competent at emergency hysterectomy/laparotomy
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Management
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
Research, Audit and QI
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Understanding and interest in research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Subspecialty accreditation in Urogynaecology
- On Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Gynaecology
- MRCOG or FRCOG Current BLS Certification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competent at vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair
- Competent at vaginal and abdominal / laparoscopic surgery for prolapse
- Competent at urethral bulking and colposuspension / fascial sling for stress urinary leakage
- Competent at botulinum toxin bladder injections and / or sacral neuromodulation for refractory overactive bladder
- Competent at managing gynaecological emergencies(Gynaecology Assessment Unit) Able to support Obstetrics for complex procedures
- Competent at emergency hysterectomy/laparotomy
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Management
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
Research, Audit and QI
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Understanding and interest in 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).
