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Job overview
We are looking for a Locum Gynaecology Consultant with an interest in Urogynaecology care to join our team of Consultants in Women’s Health at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team when we are developing and expanding services offering high quality care to our women in all parts of our service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold CCT in Gynaecology or be within 6 months of this. They may have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department.
CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT
Desirable
- Evidence of an interest in Urogynaecology
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
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post.
- Specialist trainees that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
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
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
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
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Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Locum Consultant - Gynaecology (with an interest in Urogynaecology) with North Bristol NHS Trust in Southmead Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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