Job summary An opportunity is available for a professional and experienced Consultant Gynaecologist to join a supportive Project Team working solely on an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Review being completed at UHDB. With expert gynaecology knowledge and advice, the post-holder will be central to providing a reassuring environment where women can discuss their individual cases, through patient interviews and in high-quality written correspondence. You will have contact with fellow Gynaecologists and will have defined support from a senior Clinician and Project Lead. As well as providing a safe environment whereby women can discuss their individual cases, you will provide high quality correspondence to women post interview alongside their expressed experiences. You will have shared responsibility for the governance, clinical quality, and resource management of the service, providing leadership and medical management to the Team. Gynaecology services are provided at the Trust's Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton sites. This role will be based exclusively at Royal Derby Hospital with no cross site working. The successful applicant will link in with other agencies supporting the review. If you are compassionate, dedicated to high quality patient care, and want to develop your skills and knowledge in leadership then we would be pleased to hear from you. More information about the review is available on the Trust's website: www.uhdb.nhs.uk/obstetrics-and-gynaecology-review Main duties of the job 1. Review of paper and electronic notes for patients involved in the Gynaecology Review. Writing letters to patients involved in the Review, explaining the outcome of the External or Internal Review of their personal care, and offering a personal interview. 2. Interviewing patients.The aim of these interviews is to explain the outcome of the Review of their treatment, to hear the patient's reflections on their treatment, to apologise where appropriate, to offer clinical advice and arrange any appropriate follow up if required. Write follow-up letter to patients detailing their interview, arranging follow up by clinicians (Consultant, GP, radiology, physiotherapy etc.) where appropriate. 3. Presenting findings to relevant groups, including the patient's clinical details, the outcome of the External Review and any additional information from their personal interviews. Liaising with author(s) of reports relevant to the review findings. 4. Recognition and dissemination of themes related to specifics from the note review/ interviews. Liaison with Risk and Clinical Audit to support implementation of the actions required to support the review findings. 5. Highlighting learning points from the review to the Divisional Team to enact. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 320-MDR-6513066-KJ Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities The role on offer is for a 7.5 PA per week (5.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA) contract for 12 months. This may require extension in line with the timeframe of the review. Timings of these sessions will be agreed with the successful applicant and where possibly the timings will link with the Gynaecology review team to support MDT working and patient interviews. The post holder will be required to be on site. Provision of clinical expertise and experience to support the Gynaecology Review team. This will include: 1. Review of paper and electronic notes for patients involved in the Gynaecology Review 2. Writing letters to patients involved in the Review, explaining the outcome of the External or Internal Review of their personal care, and offering a personal interview. 3. Interviewing patients (with the Project Lead) via telephone, Microsoft Teams or in person. The aim of these interviews is to explain the outcome of the Review of their treatment and care, to hear the patients reflections on their treatment, to apologise where appropriate, to offer clinical advice and arrange any appropriate follow up if required. 4. Write follow-up letter to patients detailing their interview. 5. Arranging follow up by clinicians (Consultant, GP, radiology, physiotherapy etc.) where appropriate. 6. Presenting to the Review Panel, including the patients clinical details, the outcome of the External Review and any additional information from their personal interviews. 7. Recognition and dissemination of themes related to specifics from the note review/ interviews. 8. Liaising with author(s) of reports relevant to the review findings. 9. Presenting (with Project Lead) updates to the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 10. Liaison with Risk and Clinical Audit to support implementation of the actions required to support the review findings. 11. Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Divisional Review Clinician. 12. Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence-based practise. 13. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as "Duties of a Doctor", "Good Medical Practice", & the "GMC Performance Procedures". You will be responsible for the supportive care and referral to specialist services of women in the review as agreed in your job plan. You will take an active role in Clinical Governance, lead and participate in audit projects relevant to the review and promote research and academic activity within the specialty to help ensure our services are continuously being improved. It is essential for applicants to be on the GMC Specialist Register. Job description Job responsibilities The role on offer is for a 7.5 PA per week (5.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA) contract for 12 months. This may require extension in line with the timeframe of the review. Timings of these sessions will be agreed with the successful applicant and where possibly the timings will link with the Gynaecology review team to support MDT working and patient interviews. The post holder will be required to be on site. Provision of clinical expertise and experience to support the Gynaecology Review team. This will include: 1. Review of paper and electronic notes for patients involved in the Gynaecology Review 2. Writing letters to patients involved in the Review, explaining the outcome of the External or Internal Review of their personal care, and offering a personal interview. 3. Interviewing patients (with the Project Lead) via telephone, Microsoft Teams or in person. The aim of these interviews is to explain the outcome of the Review of their treatment and care, to hear the patients reflections on their treatment, to apologise where appropriate, to offer clinical advice and arrange any appropriate follow up if required. 4. Write follow-up letter to patients detailing their interview. 5. Arranging follow up by clinicians (Consultant, GP, radiology, physiotherapy etc.) where appropriate. 6. Presenting to the Review Panel, including the patients clinical details, the outcome of the External Review and any additional information from their personal interviews. 7. Recognition and dissemination of themes related to specifics from the note review/ interviews. 8. Liaising with author(s) of reports relevant to the review findings. 9. Presenting (with Project Lead) updates to the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 10. Liaison with Risk and Clinical Audit to support implementation of the actions required to support the review findings. 11. Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Divisional Review Clinician. 12. Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence-based practise. 13. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as "Duties of a Doctor", "Good Medical Practice", & the "GMC Performance Procedures". You will be responsible for the supportive care and referral to specialist services of women in the review as agreed in your job plan. You will take an active role in Clinical Governance, lead and participate in audit projects relevant to the review and promote research and academic activity within the specialty to help ensure our services are continuously being improved. It is essential for applicants to be on the GMC Specialist Register. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCOG or appropriate Specialist Qualification GMC registration and on Specialist Register Experience Essential Extensive experience of working as consultant gynaecologist - working in benign gynaecology Experience of dealing with Risk management Experience of formal presentations Evidence of assessing and applying evidence-based research Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical risk within gynaecology Knowledge and understanding of current and past policy in the provision of high-quality care to women within Gynaecology with knowledge of Urogynaecology and Endometriosis/Fertility TEAC Communication Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, professional colleagues & other staff. Personal Qualities Desirable Leadership skills. Ability to work within a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCOG or appropriate Specialist Qualification GMC registration and on Specialist Register Experience Essential Extensive experience of working as consultant gynaecologist - working in benign gynaecology Experience of dealing with Risk management Experience of formal presentations Evidence of assessing and applying evidence-based research Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical risk within gynaecology Knowledge and understanding of current and past policy in the provision of high-quality care to women within Gynaecology with knowledge of Urogynaecology and Endometriosis/Fertility TEAC Communication Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, professional colleagues & other staff. Personal Qualities Desirable Leadership skills. Ability to work within a team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)