There are around 13,000 elective and emergency gynaecology admissions each year with a mixture of day case and main theatres lists. There are 38,000 outpatient contacts in a gynaecology clinic setting. Services include colposcopy, urogynaecology, infertility, outpatient hysteroscopy and cancer services organised with the regional centre.
Specialist Obstetric services include fetal medicine, diabetes, HIV, mental health and twin antenatal clinics. There is the agreement for the development of a new midwifery led unit on the QE site in the near future. Emergency gynaecology admissions are admitted through the Queen Elizabeth and University Hospital Lewisham sites.
There will be opportunities to support the development of specialist skills with sessions dedicated to the specialist interest of the candidate e.g. Colposcopy, early pregnancy scanning, Minimal access clinics etc.
Day case work and out-patient clinic services are provided across the two sites The increased size of the trust means that there will be opportunities to increase and improve specialist gynecology services. There are currently 24 consultants in Women’s Services all of deliver both Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
The management structure for the trust is based on six directorates; Obstetrics & Gynaecology is in the Directorate of Women & Sexual Health.
The successful candidate will participate in the 1:13 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three-tier system. The on-call team comprises an SHO (two SHOs 0800-1700), two registrars and a Consultant. The consultant is resident from 0800 – 2000 to support high-quality care and outstanding training opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop skills towards specialty O&G applications or gaining experience of NHS systems.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Carter Job title: Obs&Gynae Consultant Email address: charlotte.carter4@nhs.net Telephone number: 07889 781 628
