Consultant in Gynaecology with an interest in Menopause Care

Consultant in Gynaecology with an interest in Menopause Care

Closing date: 20 May 2026

The appointment is for a substantive 10 PA Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist in Menopause care. The post is based at St Michael's Hospital, with a day each week at Weston General Hospital.

The appointee will be a menopause specialist, who has completed the RCOG ATSM/SITM in Menopause Care, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. This post comprises complex menopause and menopause oncology clinics - a strong grounding in menopause care after cancer is desirable. Additional SITMs/ATSMs complementary to the Menopause Service role and department would be welcomed such as reproductive medicine, vulval disease, hysteroscopy and / or oncology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team member of the tertiary referral Menopause service, including contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, teaching, audit and research in the service. The post holder will provide elective inpatient and outpatient care to patients referred with benign gynaecological conditions, including clinics and operating. The role will include general gynaecology clinics and hysteroscopy. There is no obstetrics in this job.

The post holder will be expected to participate in emergency "hot week" cover, and there is a non resident (1 in 14) on call covering gynaecology only.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. It has over 13,000 staff and more than 100 different clinical services across 10 sites. UHBW is rated by the CQC as "Good" overall and is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse workforce and safeguarding vulnerable adults. The Trust is a digital exemplar, with world leading research and innovations impacting local and global care.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further details of the post.

Informal enquiries to:

Dr Claire Newton, Consultant Gynae oncologist Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr Kristyn Manley, Consultant in Gynaecology and Menopause Lead, Gynaecology Lead

Person Specification Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview (does not apply to CESR applicants)
• Completion (or close to) of Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care (BMS accredited) or RCOG SITM in Menopause Care
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Complementary SITM such as reproductive medicine, hysteroscopy, vulval disease or oncology

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant speciality
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to speciality
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Evidence of relevant quality improvement and service development

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.