Locum Consultant on Gynaecology

The appointment is for a 12-month fixed term 10 PA Consultant Gynaecologist. The post is based at St Michael's Hospital, with the job plan split between St Michael's Hospital and Weston General Hospital. You will join a cohesive and friendly team of 40 Consultants and Associate Specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology. The appointee will be an experienced gynaecologist who has completed the RCOG benign gynae ATSM. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed (such as EPC, menopause, PAG, vulval, fibroid service or endometriosis). Main duties of the job The post includes 2WW clinics and general gynaecology clinics, hysteroscopy and/or myosure clinics, and there is provision to support a clinic that supports the candidate's special interests. The post-holder will provide elective inpatient and outpatient care to patients referred with benign gynaecological conditions, including clinics and operating. 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. There is no obstetrics in this job., For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description, For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
  
  Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
• 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 Essential
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
• Broad range of IT skills
• HIPEC experience desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
• 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
Research Essential
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of active involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
• Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
• 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
Desirable
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
• 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 Essential
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Desirable
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
• 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 Essential
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
• Broad range of IT skills
• HIPEC experience desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
• 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
Research Essential
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of active involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
• Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
• 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
Desirable
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
• 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 Essential
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
  
  Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
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