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Job summaryThe aim is to appoint a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in faster diagnostic services / gynaecological oncology to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex). We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute towards the development of the gynaecological oncology faster diagnostic service over the next decade and beyond.The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UHSussex spans across 4 sites - Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), Brighton, Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital, Worthing & St Richards Hospital, Chichester and also includes satellite sites at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Lewes and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea.This job will be predominantly based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but will include some activity at other sites. Elective in-patient and day-case gynaecological surgery occurs predominantly at the PRH, whilst tertiary referral gynaecological oncology surgery takes place at the RSCH. Outpatient clinical activity occurs in both hospitals with the majority of outpatient activity being based at the newly opened gynaecology outpatient centre at PRH. Additional gynaecological outpatient and operating activity is undertaken at Lewes Victoria Hospital in Lewes and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a skilled and experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist with excellent skills and experience in managing complex and general gynaecological conditions including complex obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.The candidate should have experience in laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery. Experience in ultrasound scanning, colposcopy and hysteroscopy are desirable.Previous involvement in service development and quality 'safety initiatives are also desirable.The clinical duties of the post include the following:Run two week rule referral and general gynaecology outpatient clinicsOversee the faster diagnostics service ensuring pathways are effective and efficient, meeting targets.Develop a vulval clinic and vulvoscopy servicesUndertake inpatient and day case theatre lists in general gynaecologyParticipate in the regional gynae oncology MDTTo participate in the on call rota for obstetrics and gynaecologySupport the provision of safe obstetric and gynaecology on-call services.Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision including ATSM and SITM training.To be actively involved in service development and innovationTo actively support and engage with ongoing research themes and projectsTo contribute to complaint & incident management as well as clinical administration.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Details Date posted17 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-RSCHCONO&GFDS-499Job locationsRoyal Sussex County HospitalBrightonBN2 5BEJob description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoBasic medical degreeoMRCOG or its recognised equivalentoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)oBenign Abdominal Surgery: open and laparoscopic ATSM or Gynaecological Surgical care SITM or Gynaecological oncology ATSM/SITM or equivalent fellowship experienceDesirableoHigher DegreeoBSCCP accreditationClinical Skills and Experience EssentialoExpertise and skills in complex benign gynaecological proceduresoExpertise and skills in managing acute obstetricsoEvidence in training and experience in minimally invasive surgeryoUnderstanding of clinical risk managementDesirableoColposcopy/vulvoscopy experienceoExperience in gynaecological ultrasoundoOutpatient hysteroscopy experienceKnowledge DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialtyOrganisation and Planning EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attendedTeaching Skills EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualificationAcademic and Research EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableoResearch experienceoPublicationsoPrizes and honoursCareer Progression EssentialoAppropriate progression of career to datePersonal Attributes EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and writtenPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialoBasic medical degreeoMRCOG or its recognised equivalentoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)oBenign Abdominal Surgery: open and laparoscopic ATSM or Gynaecological Surgical care SITM or Gynaecological oncology ATSM/SITM or equivalent fellowship experienceDesirableoHigher DegreeoBSCCP accreditationClinical Skills and Experience EssentialoExpertise and skills in complex benign gynaecological proceduresoExpertise and skills in managing acute obstetricsoEvidence in training and experience in minimally invasive surgeryoUnderstanding of clinical risk managementDesirableoColposcopy/vulvoscopy experienceoExperience in gynaecological ultrasoundoOutpatient hysteroscopy experienceKnowledge DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialtyOrganisation and Planning EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attendedTeaching Skills EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualificationAcademic and Research EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableoResearch experienceoPublicationsoPrizes and honoursCareer Progression EssentialoAppropriate progression of career to datePersonal Attributes EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and writtenDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressRoyal Sussex County HospitalBrightonBN2 5BEEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressRoyal Sussex County HospitalBrightonBN2 5BEEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr