Consultant Gynaecologist

Job summary

At CHEC, we are committed to delivering outstanding community healthcare services that improve patient outcomes and reduce waiting times. We are seeking experienced Consultant Gynaecologists and Locum Consultant Gynaecologists to support the delivery of our Community Gynaecology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-quality, patient-centred service, providing expert assessment, investigation and management of women with a range of benign gynaecological conditions in a community setting. Working autonomously within your approved scope of practice and clinical privileges, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, evidence-based care while ensuring patients requiring urgent investigation or secondary care input are appropriately identified and referred.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Gynaecologist, you will independently assess, investigate and manage patients referred into the CHEC Community Gynaecology Service. You will provide expert clinical care within agreed service specifications while supporting timely diagnosis, treatment and onward referral where required. Working within your approved clinical scope and privileges, you will help ensure patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based care closer to home. Conditions You Will Manage You will assess and manage a variety of community gynaecology presentations, including: Amenorrhoea and menstrual irregularities Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Intermenstrual bleeding Post-coital bleeding Dysmenorrhoea Menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Premenstrual disorders Vaginal and vulval symptoms within service scope Other benign gynaecological conditions included within commissioned pathways You will also be responsible for recognising patients who require urgent investigation, suspected cancer referral, or secondary care management in line with NICE guidance and local pathways.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive gynaecological assessments and clinical decision-making. Diagnose and manage patients within the CHEC Community Gynaecology Service specification. Formulate appropriate management plans and treatment pathways. Request and interpret relevant investigations. Identify red-flag symptoms and arrange appropriate escalation where necessary. Make onward referrals to secondary care and specialist services as required. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation. Complete clinic letters, referrals and associated administration within agreed timescales. Work in accordance with CHEC policies, clinical governance standards and service protocols. Participate in quality improvement, audit and governance activities where appropriate.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• You will be an experienced Consultant Gynaecologist with the expertise and clinical confidence to independently manage a broad range of community gynaecology presentations while delivering safe, patient-centred care.
• Essential Requirements Consultant Gynaecologist
• Current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of current or recent consultant-level gynaecology practice.
• Evidence of competence relevant to the CHEC Community Gynaecology Service.
• Participation in appraisal and revalidation.
• Appropriate professional indemnity cover.
• Satisfactory clinical and employment references.