Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 5.5 sessions per week (Please see attached JD for out of hours commitment)
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6258
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum+London weighting pro rata (on-call Cat A Low frequency
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Gynaecology and Urogynaecology with S/I in Mesh
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Urogynaecology with a special interest in Mesh complications (5.5 PAs) within the Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit and London Complex Mesh Centre (LCMC).
The Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit is a BSUG-accredited tertiary service with a commitment to excellence in multidisciplinary clinical care, surgical innovation, and high-quality training. The LCMC consists of a large multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing care for care for women experiencing complications after pelvic mesh insertion for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse, as outlined in the NHS England specification. The MDT includes surgeons, specialist nurses, imaging specialists, pain management specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists and anaesthetists.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who wishes to join our well-established and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
CV required for application
Main duties of the job
As a tertiary referral unit, we provide care for patients with mesh complications, recurrent prolapse, combined rectal and genital prolapse, and concurrent urinary and anal incontinence. The successful applicant will work within a long-established multidisciplinary team, including colleagues in functional and reconstructive urology, colorectal surgery, and neurogastroenterology.
The post will comprise 5.5 sessions each week, including outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, surgical operating lists, and inpatient ward rounds. The post holder will also participate in the gynaecology consultant on-call rota and should possess the required clinical skills to respond to gynaecological emergencies.
The successful applicant will join our close-knit team, founded on mutual respect and the delivery of excellence in clinical care. Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working are essential. Clinical care is delivered within a well-established clinical governance framework and our unit has a commitment to data collection, clinical audit, and clinical research.
The Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit and the LCMC provides a supportive and sociable environment to work in. The successful applicant will be respectful of our commitment to maintaining this environment. Our working relationships provide the foundation upon which we deliver high-quality patient care to our patients.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
- CCT or equivalent, confirmed by the GMC
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty training in urogynaecology
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT level.
- Extensive clinical experience in urogynaecology
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of expertise in the assessment and management of prolapse and incontinence
- Proven skills in urogynaecological surgery
- Competence in the management of gynaecological emergencies, including surgery
Clinical Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical expertise in the management of women with pelvic floor symptoms, including recurrent prolapse and incontinence
Desirable criteria
- Specialist interest within urogynaecology that complements the skills of the existing team
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT
Essential criteria
- Evidence of engagement in clinical audit and quality improvement activity
- Proven leadership and management skills to support the development of the service
- Clear understanding of the governance framework underpinning modern clinical practice in urogynaecology
- Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Research. Teaching skills & experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research in the field of urogynaecology
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to respect and support colleagues, and work cooperatively within teams
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to patients with distressing symptoms
- Provision of holistic, person-centred care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
Desirable criteria
- Outside interests
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Ward
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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