Consultant in Urogynaecology

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for a Substantive Consultant Urogynaecology position.

This post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton but as a merged organisation, we expect flexibility to be able to work cross-sites in the future in line with service developments at UHDB delivers services to patients across Derby, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

There will be a requirement for Gynaecology on call for this post on a 1:10 basis.

Applicants must have Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application and be on the Specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining registration at the time of interview) and have ATSM in advanced labour ward practice and ATSM in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery. Informal visits to the department & to meet the staff are encouraged. For further details / informal visits contact please contact Mr Elnaggar, Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology (Burton site) 01283 511511 ext. 3277, Direct Dial: 01283 593 277

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer & operates employee-friendly policies, including job share.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is a newly merged Trust bringing together two dynamic, high performing organisations, on an exciting journey towards excellence. The Trust is based across five hospital sites, serving the populations of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and surrounds.

The organisation provides comprehensive services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Within the Women’s and Children’s division these specialist services include obstetrics, midwifery led care, paediatrics, neonatology, fetal/maternal medicine, fertility, GUM and HIV services. The community served by the Trust is highly diverse with a complex mix of clinical and cultural needs.

The Trust is committed to staff health, well-being and development, with all staff being able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Our Gynaecology service is a large service including sub-specialties - Gynae Oncology, Endometriosis, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, besides general Gynaecology service. Royal Derby is a nationally accredited specialized Endometriosis Centre and has been offering tertiary care service for last 4 years. On the Royal Derby Hospital site, there is a single inpatient ward, a day case unit and a large outpatient department which encompasses a diagnostic and treatment area where a large range of ambulatory procedures (hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, colposcopy, MVAC and other minor procedures) are carried out.

This post is mainly to support the significant growth in Gynaecology referrals and restoration of service due to pandemic, where expertise in advanced laparoscopic Gynaecological surgery is essential to perform TLH and supporting Endometriosis service. Participating the Tertiary Care Endometriosis service will involve working alongside the lead consultant in a multidisciplinary set up with dedicated specialist nurse, Clinical Fellow, colorectal and urological surgeons, radiologist and pain team, with regular MDT meetings and joint operating theatre sessions.