Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust seeks to appoint a Consultant Gynaecologist to join its dynamic and ambitious team. This is a replacement Consultant post that seeks to enhance the provision of specialist Gynaecology Oncology care at the hospital. The post holder will have proven extensive gynaecology oncology experience and have weekly oncology outpatient clinics, operating, rapid access PMB and colposcopy sessions as well as MDT sessions.
The candidate will join a large, cohesive team of 24 consultants providing general and specialised obstetrics and gynaecology services to the population of East Hampshire and neighbouring areas. The post will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The job plan will initially be based on ten programmed activities and will include participation in the gynaecology on-call rota.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has 4 DaVinci surgical robots and a well-established cross speciality surgical robotic programme. Gynaecology Oncology is actively involved in this programme and the new appointee would be invited to help further develop the programme if desired.
Main duties of the job
The remit of the post holder is to join the current team of four gynaecological oncologists (one part-time) with support from clinical nurse specialists and sub speciality trainee. The post holder would be expected to be competent in open, laparoscopic and vaginal surgery for gynaecological malignancy and have proven and extensive acute gynaecology experience.
The hospital also provides clinical support for St Richard's Hospital in Chichester. Multidisciplinary team meetings occur weekly.
Job responsibilities
Total PAs 10 (Supporting professional activities = 2); Direct clinical Care (including unpredictable on-call = 8)
On-call rota 1 in 7; on call supplement 5% agreed category A.
The post is available immediately, however an appointee may need to give three months to their current employer. In such circumstances, the appointee will be expected to take up the post within three months of the offer of the appointment, unless a special agreement has been made between the appointee and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
If you consider it unlikely that you will be able to take up the appointment within such a period, you are advised to point this out at the time of your application.
The job holder must act in such a way that at all times the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trust is essential requirement for all employees. In addition all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 (exceptions) order 1975. Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions. This could result in dismissal or disciplinary action from the Trust.
Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an application for positions to which the order is applied.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* On the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent) in Gynaecology Oncology
* MRCOG or equivalent approved by PMETB
* Completion of RCOG sub speciality in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
* Candidate must demonstrate extensive skills and experience in the laparoscopic and open surgical management of Gynaecology Oncology and acute gynaecological emergencies.
* BSCCP accredited Colposcopist or equivalent.
* Knowledge of clinical and technical skills to provide a Consultant Service in Gynaecology Oncology.
* Gynaecological Ultrasound
Experience
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a safe service
* Commitment to accept a share of management in the department
* Engagement in resource management
* Evidence of achieving change from effective clinical audit
* Experience of developing clinical pathways, guidelines and policies
* Experience and training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
* Training in basic research technique and evaluation
* Ability to critically review research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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