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Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with an Interest in Pelvic Pain
The closing date is 29 July 2025
Due to retirements within the team, we have the exciting opportunity for a substantive fulltime (10 PA) consultant post within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts.
Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.
The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology services. As well as providing general Gynaecological services, they will work with another consultant colleague to provide and expand specialist Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis care alongside the chronic pain team and specialist nurse support.
They will provide on call Obstetrics and Gynaecology support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with the multi-professional team to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality clinical care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patientspresenting to the Department.
o The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, wards,
and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team
o To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff
o To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols
Professional Development, Education and Training
o To participate in ongoing training and personal development
o To contribute to multi-disciplinary teaching
Management and Leadership
o To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
o To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within theframework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the department
o To attend other departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
o To attend regional and national meetings as necessary
o To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in our innovative hospitals.
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
Job responsibilities
Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent
MRCOG
Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Advanced Training Module (ATSM) in Benign Gynaecological Surgery or Advanced Laparoscopic Excision of Benign Disease (or equivalent SITM)
Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) Oncology
Further training in Gynaecological surgical care
ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty
Essential clinical experience:
Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
Ability to lead emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in and out of hours
Desirable clinical experience:
Experience of cancer exclusion clinics
Motivation and attitude:
Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team.
Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole.
Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs.
To attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post
To stay within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the base hospital (GRH) when on call
Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments for emergency gynaecology
Personal skills:
Caring attitude to patients
Honesty and reliability
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work under stress
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-professional team
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, Midwives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Full GMC registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
* Qualification in healthcare management or leadership
* Advanced Training Module (ATSM, SITM or equivalent) in Benign Gynaecological surgery or Advanced Laparoscopic Excision of Benign Disease
* ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
* ATSM in Oncology
* Further training in Gynaecological surgical care
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
* Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
* Ability to manage risk
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
* Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
* Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours
* Experience in change management and innovation
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.
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