Main area: Gynaecology
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus on Call)
Job ref: 159-LWH-380-24
Employer: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/12/2024 23:59
Consultant In Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
A Consultant in Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery post with special interest in Endometriosis is available at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This will be a substantive job.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that are already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that are already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career.
We value the contribution of individual talent and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the local community. We will consider requests for flexible working on hiring.
Our core value is to ‘Be Kind’ and we have an ambition to ‘Be Brilliant’ with the best people, giving the safest care, to provide outstanding experiences.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibit sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A Consultant in Minimal Access Gynaecology Surgery post with special interest in Endometriosis is available at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and will provide support to the Consultant Endometriosis Team. This will be a substantive job.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the endometriosis service provision undertaking advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology. They are expected to be involved in the regular, established endometriosis MDT meetings and to participate in joint operating lists with colorectal and urological surgeons that are already established. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team developing new pathways and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology service within a specialist tertiary centre.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* MRCOG or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and licence to practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
* ATSM: The advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
* Competent in Robotic Surgery
* ATSM: benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
* Post CCT experience working in a BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre
Experience and skills e.g. special knowledge supervisory experience and communication skills
* Work independently in outpatient clinics and theatre.
* Demonstrate advanced laparoscopic surgery training and experience by way of additional fellowship
* Involved in surgical training of others
* Appropriate research and audit in appropriate fields
Special aptitudes/ abilities, e.g. initiative, leadership, ability to work on own or with others
* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and to engage in multi-disciplinary working
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Ability to develop new techniques and influence implementation.
* Experience in postgraduate teaching and learning
* Qualification in medical education
Motivation and Disposition
* Motivated to take forward in specialty
* Ability to influence and motivate others
Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50 (standard) or £41.50 (enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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