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Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Subspecialist Urogynaecology Consultant within the Women’s and Children’s Care Group, working with Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Lines.  The candidates are expected to be clinicians with evidence of Subspeciality Training in Urogynaecology and gynaecological practical skills across the specialty range.

We will be looking for candidates with evidence of prior development. This role will include general Gynaecology and includes 1 in 8, non-resident night cover

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate students from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and postgraduates in the clinical situation.

Offices may be shared with either another specialist colleague(s) or secretary.  A computer workstation will be provided and linked to the trust network. The Trust is committed to the concept of clinical governance and continuing professional development.  Annual appraisal is undertaken for all medical staff.

Main duties of the job

The Urogynaecology Unit is a combined research and clinical department with two Consultants,   one sub-specialty trainee (part of the Bristol/Plymouth rotation), Urogynaecology nurses and Research midwife. Last year more than 700 patients were seen for assessment, and treatment. The unit is one of 16 in the UK recognised as an RCOG sub-specialty training centre. There are monthly joint clinics run with Derriford colorectal surgeons incorporating ano-rectal physiological tests investigations for obstetric anal sphincter tears (OASIS). 

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.