FT Consultant O&G with interest in Urognaecology and Hysteroscopy
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FT Consultant O&G with interest in Urognaecology and Hysteroscopy
The closing date is 08 July 2026
The aim is to appoint a fixed term consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in urognaecology and also in hysteroscopy to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex). We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to the resident on call cover for obstetrics and gynaecology and also help in development of the urogynaecology and hysteroscopy services over the next decade and beyond.
The Trust merged with Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Sussex to form University Hospitals Sussex in 2021. Our current birth rate is approximately 2000 per annum at St Richards Hospital. The trust also has a high level of gynaecological activity. Gynaecology services include two-week rule diagnostics, urogynaecology, ambulatory gynaecology including colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopy, specialist early pregnancy services and paediatric gynaecology.
The post is primarily intended to be situated at the St Richard's site but commitments at Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospitals Sites may be necessary.
The Trust is committed to maintaining good quality teaching and training of junior medical staff/medical students and the successful candidate will be expected to actively support this and encourage audit and research. The department actively participates in research and supports undergraduate students from three medical schools with an active interest in undergraduate education.
Main duties of the jobThe clinical duties of the post include the following:
Work well as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Be able to set up new multidisciplinary services to encompass the particular needs of different groups of patients
Be clinically competent and confident in all aspects of acute care
Be aware of their own clinical limitations and able to seek help where necessary
Be able to teach the skills necessary for safe practice to trainees in years one to seven
Be able to undertake and use clinical audit in this field
Be able to produce evidence based clinical guidelines and actively participate in quality improvement projects within the division
On Call Commitment:
Weekdays alternate night consultant resident on call (20:30 to 09:00)
Weekend Resident on call 1:8 Saturday and Sunday (08:30 to 21:00)
About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification Experience/Qualifications- MRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months for fixed term post
- Higher Degree
- ATSM urgynaecology and vaginal surgery
- Sound skills and experience in managing emergency obstetric and gynaecological presentations
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Experience in acute gynaecology
- Urogynaecologyand urodynamics
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.