* Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 10
* Salary Band: Consultant
* Staff Group: Medical and Dental
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Job Area: Medics
Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
* 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.
Knowledge and Personal Attributes
* 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
* Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsibility
* Flexible approach to working patterns, ability to cope with change
* Ability and willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
* Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Additional Information
The health and well being of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
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.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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