Locum Consultant - Gynaecology (with an interest in Urogynaecology)

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Gynaecology Consultant with an interest in Urogynaecology care to join our team of Consultants in Women's Health at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team when we are developing and expanding services offering high quality care to our women in all parts of our service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold CCT inGynaecologyor be within 6 months of this. They may haveadditionalexperience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department.

CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

The postholder willbe responsible forthe clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent.The postholder willbe responsible forthe professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.The postholder will berequiredto take part in a Clinical Audit Programme.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post.
• Specialist trainees that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT

Desirable

• Evidence of an interest in Urogynaecology

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role