Job summary
Weare seeking to recruit 2 gynaecologists to strengthen our gynaecology team
inpreparation for the opening of our new surgical hub to provide efficient andhigh-quality care to women living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Wehave state of the art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are building anew surgical hub including gynaecology at Dewsbury Hospital. Within thegynaecology services, we have a dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit on thePinderfields site and offer a wide range of comprehensive to our patientsincluding:
- ABSGE Regional Endometriosis centre
- DedicatedGynaecology assessment unit in Pinderfields
- Outpatientclinics for Menopause, Colposcopy, Uro-gynaecology, Endometriosis,Hysteroscopy, Minor procedures and Post-menopause Bleeding.
- Gynaecologyoncology unit, working with Leeds Teaching Hospital Oncology teams.
- Electivesurgery at Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals with access to Da Vinci Robotson both sites.
- ElectiveObstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
Weencourage and support our consultants to pursue interest in research, servicedevelopment and teaching.
At Mid-Yorkshire, we are proud that our workforce - our greatestasset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support tothousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshirecelebrates excellence and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the postwill include;
GeneralGynaecology Clinics -
Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating listswill ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space andsecretarial support is provided
DCC is allocated for MDTs which areannualised
Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs,Monday to Friday ( pas) During Hotweek this includes undertaking ward rounds.
Consultant pre and post-op wardrounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised
On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hoursduring weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to hours during weekends on sitecover) typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with theTrust Framework, with at least aminimum of SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCCtime may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidateand changing requirements of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a fulltime (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will beconsidered.
Duties will be based primarilyon our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are involved indelivering care to patients on all our three sites. Office and secretarial support will also beprovided.
The main duties of the postwill include;
GeneralGynaecology Clinics -
Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating listswill ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space andsecretarial support is provided
DCC is allocated for MDTs which areannualised
Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs,Monday to Friday ( pas) During Hotweek this includes undertaking ward rounds.
Consultant pre and post-op wardrounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised
On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hoursduring weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to hours during weekends on sitecover) typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with theTrust Framework, with at least aminimum of SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCCtime may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidateand changing requirements of the service.
MYTT has a wellestablished service for management of complex gynaecological surgery. We arethe biggest BSGE regional centre for endometriosis in Yorkshire. We offertertiary level sub-spec urogynaecolgy surgery service. We work in collaborationwith Leeds Teaching Hospitals for gynaecology cancer cases. We are supported bya multidisciplinary team of surgeons, urologists and radiologists.
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
1. Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
2. Good time management.
3. Computer literate.
4. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
5. Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities / theatre lists
6. Experience of audit
7. Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
8. Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
9. Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
10. Evidence of personal contributions to service development
11. Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
12. Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
13. Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Qualifications
Essential
14. Medical Degree from recognised medical school
15. MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
16. Academic Prizes
17. Audit or Case Presentations
18. Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
19. Please state full GMC number
20. Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
21. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
22. ATSM: Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic, or equivalent
23. Fully accredited BSCCP Colposcopist (Essential)
24. On current BSCCP register as accredited Colposcopist. (essential)
25. Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
26. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Gynaecology Service
27. Appropriate experience in Gynaecology
28. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
29. Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
30. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
31. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
32. ATSM: Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease
33. ATSM: Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy or equivalent
34. Management experience
35. Experience in delivering medical education
36. Financial planning and service development
37. Colposcopy trainer(desirable)
38. Experience in Management of VIN & VAIN
39. Experience in Colposcopy management as Deputy Lead, Charing MDT, Management meetings
40. Keen interest in Audits in Colposcopy