Job summary
A post has become available for a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to augment our enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated team of consultants
We would particularly value additional expertise in oncology and an interest in colposcopy, vulval medicine, advanced laparoscopy or ambulatory gynaecology would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder should ideally hold an RCOG ATSM in Oncology or have significant experience in oncology or rapid diagnosis of suspected cancers. Adequate evidence of general gynaecology scanning or outpatient hysteroscopy, including rapid diagnostics for suspected gynaecological cancer cases would also be desirable.
In addition to the acute gynaecology workload, the successful applicant would be expected to take a lead in the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) established in 2022 and which has acted as a pilot site for RDS for the region. Wirral University Teaching Hospital is the leading regional performer in terms of FDS target attainment and we are looking for a consultant to provide leadership and support training provision for the service.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent or evidence of research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty. Specifically significant experience in oncology or rapid diagnosis of suspected cancers
- RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM in Oncology
- Gynae scanning ability for measuring endometrial thickness and assessing ovarian pathology
- Ambulatory gynaecology skills, including outpatient hysteroscopy
- Vulval ATSM or experience
Other Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Leadership qualification
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to contribute to change management
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly with colleagues and management to maintain a comprehensive service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent or evidence of research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty. Specifically significant experience in oncology or rapid diagnosis of suspected cancers
- RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM in Oncology
- Gynae scanning ability for measuring endometrial thickness and assessing ovarian pathology
- Ambulatory gynaecology skills, including outpatient hysteroscopy
- Vulval ATSM or experience
Other Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Leadership qualification
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to contribute to change management
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to work flexibly with colleagues and management to maintain a comprehensive service
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).
