Job overview

The gynaecology team we have the exciting opportunity for a 12 month locum fulltime (10 PA) consultant post, within the gynaecology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts. 

Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.

The post-holder will help provide specialist gynaecology services, including cancer exclusion clinics. They will provide on call support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. You will be expected to work closely with general practitioners, gynaecology and oncology staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality surgical outcomes within national targets.

Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:

•  To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To work in accordance with our trust’s procedures and operating policies
• To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
• To work within the framework of team decisions

Main duties of the job

1.    Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities 

The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department. 

• The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, wards, and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team

• To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff

• To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols 

2.    Professional Development, Education and Training 

• To participate in ongoing training and personal development 

• To contribute to multi-disciplinary skills training 

3.    Management and Leadership 

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs 

• To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the department

• To attend other departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

• To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

• To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.

As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.