- To provide sub specialist urogynaecology outpatient and elective services
- To manage outpatient clinics for new and follow up patients
- To undertake outpatient diagnostic procedures
- To manage ambulatory clinics for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Responsible for the management of the surgical patient both day case and inpatient surgery including ward rounds
- Management and assessment /triage of new referrals to the department using e-Referral service and provide pre-referral advice and guidance
- To take part in MDT case discussions , and attend both MDT meetings and joint pelvic floor outpatient clinics
- To take part on the consultant on- call rota and provide prospective daytime cover for the emergency Gynaecology unit ( GAU)
- To contribute to the strategic planning and service development of the Urogynaecology department
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' at all times , and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate
- The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of their clinical practice .To achieves this, the post holder will liaise closely with other specialities. Departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department, CMG & Trust
- To provide educational supervision
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
- Subspecialty accreditation in Urogynaecology
- On Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Gynaecology
- MRCOG or FRCOG Current BLS Certification
- Competent at vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair
- Competent at vaginal and abdominal / laparoscopic surgery for prolapse
- Competent at urethral bulking and colposuspension / fascial sling for stress urinary leakage
- Competent at botulinum toxin bladder injections and / or sacral neuromodulation for refractory overactive bladder
- Competent at managing gynaecological emergencies(Gynaecology Assessment Unit) Able to support Obstetrics for complex procedures
- Competent at emergency hysterectomy/laparotomy
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Understanding and interest in research
Consultant Subspecialist Urogynaecology - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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Consultant Subspecialist Urogynaecology
We have an exciting opportunity to expand our consultant workforce within the Urogynaecology team at the University Hospitals of Leicester. TheGynaecology department is looking for 2 dynamic and energetic Consultants with subspecialty training in Urogynaecology to provide a comprehensive Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.
An elective hub centre is due to be developed at the Leicester General Hospital with theatre access available from December 2024, clinic and clean room access to be available from October 2024. This provides an exciting opportunity to ensure we have adequate facilities to facilitate service expansion and will help in the delivery of a more timely service.
The successful candidate willbe required to provide sub specialist urogynaecology outpatient and elective services. They will undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinical department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.
They will also partake in the on-call rota for Gynaecology at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site.
Main duties of the job
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
Skills and Experience
Essential
Management
Essential
Teaching
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Research, Audit and QI
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