Consultant in Urogynaecology

Requiredto fill this replacement post within the Gynaecology Department at St Jamess UniversityHospital.

The postholder willsupport a Consultant led tertiary team offering an evidence based outpatient,ambulatory and laparoscopic urogynaecological service.

We run a weeklyUrogynaecological MDTs and a monthly Combined Pelvic floor MDT and clinic withour colorectal and urological colleagues.

Thesuccessful applicant will have fantastic opportunities to help further developall aspects of the urogynaecology service including advanced urogynaecological surgery.

Since introducing vNOTES in 2022, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust has deliveredthe second highest number of cases in the country and looks set to develop andadvance this service further.

We enjoyactive research links with Leeds University. The unit trains both UrogynaecologyATSM trainees and holds a shared Urogynaecology Subspecialty training post withHull Royal Infirmary.

We need an enthusiastic individual to lead in thisspecialist area, to work alongside the existing gynaecologists and help to supporta growing team of advanced nurse practitioners.

If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on :

HowI will cost-effectively transform the urogynaecology service in Leeds in thecurrent NHS climate"

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant should possess MRCOG (or equivalent) and should beincluded on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time ofinterview, if currently within a training programme within the UK.

In accordance with the consultant appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister., This is a 10 PAappointment for a Consultant urogynaecologist with subspecialty or equivalentqualification and expertise.

The postholder will support a Consultant led tertiaryteam offering an evidence based outpatient, ambulatory and laparoscopicurogynaecological service.

We run a weekly Urogynaecological MDTs and a monthlyCombined Pelvic floor MDT and clinic with our colorectal and urological colleagues

The successful applicantwill have fantastic opportunities to help further develop all aspects of theurogynaecology service including advanced urogynaecological surgery.

Since introducingvNOTES in 2022, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust has delivered the secondhighest number of cases in the country and looks set to develop and advancethis service further.

We enjoy activeresearch links with Leeds University. The unit trains both Urogynaecology ATSMtrainees and holds a shared Urogynaecology Subspecialty training post with HullRoyal Infirmary.

We need an enthusiastic individual to lead in this specialistarea, to work alongside the existing gynaecologists and help to support agrowing team of advanced nurse practitioners.

Applicants should haveestablished skills in gynaecology and its related specialties including urogynaecology. A strong commitment to undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable., Management & Interpersonal Skills.

Essential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.


• Well organised and skilled in good time management.


• Effective interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.


Desirable

Attendance at recognised management course.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.


• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via :


• CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process :


Qualifications

Essential

The appointee must hold the MRCOG, or equivalent. They should have completed either subspecialty training in Urogynaecology or have equivalent experience.

Newly trained doctors should have completed ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery and Open and laparoscopic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the excision of benign disease.

• Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and / or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further.


• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.


• Eligibility to work in the UK.


• Is up to date and fit to practise safely


Desirable

Relevant higher degree.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in ATSMs in at least two areas preferably Benign Abdominal Surgery : open and laparoscopic and Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery.


• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.


• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.


• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.


Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.


• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.


Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in both general and uro-gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently.


• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.


Desirable

• Training to a high level in minimal access techniques, in particular laparoscopic skills, is desirable. and candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise in this area prior to interview.


• Training in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) is desirable.
  
  LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology.


We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £ billion.

Our 20,000staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments.

We operate from 7hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy, and cultureto be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe,founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff.