Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with interest in colposcopy/vulvoscopy, gynae two-week rule clinics as well as general Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder will join the existing team of fourteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and will be a part of the Two Week Rule/Colposcopy team. The main aim of this post is to support the growing colposcopy/vulvoscopy services and the gynae two week clinic.
The Royal Surrey has a reputation in our community for being friendly and welcoming, while delivering excellent care. We are looking for new colleagues who can embody that spirit. Team working helps us deliver the best care for our women, and also makes us a safer and more resilient team.
Our shared vision for the future of our department is one that is data driven and woman focused. Using data to improve processes allows us to improve the care women receive, while making it easier for clinicians to deliver services.
We'd love to talk with you about the opportunities available here and how you can help contribute to the future of our department.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our team of
consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a specific focus on
colposcopy/vulvoscopy and supporting Two week rule gynae clinics.
The post holder will work closely with Miss
Vandana Panwar, Two Week Rule Lead to support the TWR services and with Mr
Andrew Kent to support the Colposcopy services.
The postholder will participate in
Colposcopy/Vulvoscopy MDTs and provide cover for Gynae-oncology TWR MDT when
the lead TWR clinican is away.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
with interest in colposcopy/vulvoscopy, gynae two-week rule clinics as well as
general Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder
will join the existing team of fourteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey
County Hospital, Guildford and will be a part of the Two Week Rule/Colposcopy
team. The main aim of this post is to support the growing colposcopy/vulvoscopy services and the gynae two week clinic
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
with interest in colposcopy/vulvoscopy, gynae two-week rule clinics as well as
general Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder
will join the existing team of fourteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey
County Hospital, Guildford and will be a part of the Two Week Rule/Colposcopy
team. The main aim of this post is to support the growing colposcopy/vulvoscopy services and the gynae two week clinic
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad training in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- Evidence of running Colposcopy clinics independently
- Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
- Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation
- Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology
- Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working, esp with gynae-oncology
- Experience of running vulval clinics and two week rule clinics
- Outpatient Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine (or relevant specialty) via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights or due to CCT within 6 months of interview
- MRCOG
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
- BSCCP Colposcopy Certification or equivalent
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
Desirable
- ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery (Hysteroscopy)
- ATSM in Vulval disease
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Intermediate Gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent
Research and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participation in research
- Good Clinical Practice Course
Desirable
- Achieved a higher research degree e.g., MD(Res)/PhD
- Publications/abstracts/international presentations in Obstetrics Publication in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Active interest in research and commitment to clinical innovation
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level to manage complex clinical problems knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical midwifery and nursing staff
- Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment
- Participation in Skill drills(PROMPT)
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad training in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- Evidence of running Colposcopy clinics independently
- Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
- Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation
- Perform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology
- Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working, esp with gynae-oncology
- Experience of running vulval clinics and two week rule clinics
- Outpatient Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine (or relevant specialty) via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights or due to CCT within 6 months of interview
- MRCOG
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
- BSCCP Colposcopy Certification or equivalent
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology.
Desirable
- ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery (Hysteroscopy)
- ATSM in Vulval disease
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Intermediate Gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent
Research and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participation in research
- Good Clinical Practice Course
Desirable
- Achieved a higher research degree e.g., MD(Res)/PhD
- Publications/abstracts/international presentations in Obstetrics Publication in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Active interest in research and commitment to clinical innovation
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level to manage complex clinical problems knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical midwifery and nursing staff
- Ability to empathize with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and provide team leadership
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment
- Participation in Skill drills(PROMPT)
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
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).
