Job overview
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 job
- The 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)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- 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
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- ATSM urgynaecology and vaginal surgery
- ATSM Benign Gynaecology;hysteroscopy
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in acute gynaecology
- Urogynaecologyand urodynamics
- Outpatient hysteroscopy
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This advert is for FT Consultant O&G with interest in Urognaecology and Hysteroscopy with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12 Month Fixed term). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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