Specialist Doctor Gynaecology

The role involves independent clinical decision-making within the scope of competence, contributing to multidisciplinary team working, teaching junior staff, and supporting service development to maintain high standards of patient care in line with NHS policies and governance frameworks.

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with a wide range of general gynaecological conditions.

General gynaecology clinics

Other relevant subspecialty clinics where appropriate Participate in elective and emergency gynaecological surgery according to experience and competence (e.g., hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, minor and intermediate procedures).

Manage inpatients admitted under the gynaecology team.

Provide clinical advice and support to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.

Ensure appropriate documentation and communication with patients and primary care providers.

Provide senior support for emergency gynaecological presentations including:

Early pregnancy complications

Acute pelvic pain

Abnormal uterine bleeding

Support management of urogynaecological complications in emergency settings, within competence.

Provide supervision and teaching for junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to departmental teaching programmes and clinical skills training.

Support teaching in urogynaecology-related topics where relevant.

Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation.

Contribute to projects related to urogynaecology and pelvic floor services where appropriate.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.

Contribute to incident reporting, risk management, and implementation of governance recommendations.

Support the department in maintaining compliance with national standards and guidelines.

Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and licence to practise.

Engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including development of urogynaecology expertise.

Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Education and Qualifications

Desirable: - Experience in gynaecological surgery including minimal access procedures.; - Evidence of involvement in clinical audit or research.

Skills and competencies

General responsibilities