71826186_Consultant Gynaecologist With Special Interest In Reproductive Medicine in Belfast

Advertised role location: REGIONAL FERTILITY CENTRE Official document: Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medic (pdf) JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine (proleptic appointment) LOCATION: Based in the Belfast HSC Trust REPORTS TO: Clinical Director RESPONSIBLE TO : Chief Executive, Belfast HSC Trust GENERAL INFORMATION The Belfast Health Care Trust The Belfast Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 340,000 citizens in the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist services for the population of Northern Ireland (1.8 million people). With an annual budget of almost £1.3bn and a workforce of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with teaching hospitals and have strong links with our local university partners providing high quality training for medical and other health care professionals across all disciplines. Hospital Profiles The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. In combination with its sister hospitals it provides virtually all tertiary referral services in Northern Ireland. The Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training and research, with most academic departments linked to the Queen’s University of Belfast Medical School. The Royal Hospitals is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and supports the Northern Ireland Trauma Network and Northern Ireland Air-Ambulance Service. Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed within the Tower (opened in 1985). The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on the campus in March 2006 providing for the development of an internationally recognised cancer centre. A strong strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer and renal services has enabled the development of world leading research programmes and a leading Cancer Clinical Trials Unit linked with the ROI and the NCI Washington DC in a tripartite arrangement. There is a modern radiology department and substantial AHP Services (eg Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, etc) and a comprehensive range of pathology. June 2026 2 The Mater Hospital is a university teaching hospital providing Acute and General Medicine, Cardiology, HPB Surgery, Gastroenterology (including ERCP and Spyglass), Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry. There is a 24 hr A&E department and a 6 bedded Intensive Care Unit. Musgrave Park Hospital is the Regional Orthopaedic Unit for Northern Ireland. The Musgrave Park Regional Orthopaedic Service is the largest in the British Isles with 48 consultant orthopaedic surgeons and staff. On site is the Queen’s University of Belfast’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery which is the largest academic unit in Orthopaedics in the British Isles with an international reputation and an extensive research output. All of the major laboratory services are also available including: Immunology Haematology (including Transfusion Services) Bacteriology Virology Pathology Immunopathology A summary of the services across the different hospitals is provided in the table below: Site General Services Specialist Services Royal Hospitals Emergency Department Acute & General Medicine Anaesthesia (including critical care) Pain Management Paediatrics (RBHSC) Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital) School of Dentistry Regional services include: Regional Trauma Centre neurosciences, medical and surgical cardiology, thoracic surgery, ophthalmology and specialised endocrinology and endocrine surgery, ENT, vascular surgery, hepatology Belfast City Hospital Acute & General Medicine Anaesthesia (including critical care) Pain Management Adult Cystic Fibrosis Breast Services (including reconstructive surgery) Cardiology Cochlear Implant Service Gynaecology & Gynaecological Oncology Haematology Haemophilia Service June 2026 3 Medical Genetics Medical Oncology Nephrology (including Renal Dialysis) Radiotherapy Respiratory Medicine Transplant Surgery Urology Mater Hospital Emergency Department Acute & General Medicine Anaesthesia (including critical care) Pain Management Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ophthalmology Cardiology HPB Surgery Psychiatry Musgrave Park Hospital Anaesthesia Pain Management Regional Orthopaedic unit Rheumatology Rehabilitation Regional Acquired brain injury unit Care of the elderly unit The Belfast HSC Trust functions through a series of directorates. Regional Fertility and Gynaecology Services are a part of the Specialist Hospital’s and Women’s Health Directorate. JOB SUMMARY / MAIN PURPOSE The post holder will form part of a team of consultants providing specialist services in Reproductive Medicine and general gynaecology at the Belfast Trust. The main duty of the Consultant will be to integrate with consultant colleagues in the specialty and work with others who have expertise in delivering care for Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological patients. He/she will have continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in his/her charge, allowing for proper delegation to and training of staff working under his/her supervision. There are five consultant gynaecologists (including two RCOG accredited subspecialists) who deliver a tertiary fertility service. Although there are additional flexible gynaecology sessions within the job plan, the main aspect of the job is to provide senior medical cover for the assisted conception unit. This will necessitate cancelling outpatient clinics when colleagues are on leave to maintain medical cover for assisted conception procedures. It is anticipated that the person appointed will partake in the Reproductive Medicine on call and Weekend rota. – 1:6. The post holder would be expected to contribute to the ongoing modernisation of Reproductive Medicine services including triaging, emergency gynaecology pathways, development of secondary care pathways, and provide on call for gynaecology in a consultant of the week model. June 2026 4 As with all staff in the Trust, job purpose is subject to regular review in light of emerging pressures and priorities. In particular the Trust would wish to highlight at this time, that you will be required to work with other colleagues in seeking to attain access and other targets set by DHSSPS. It is anticipated that a Consultant job-plan review will take place within the first 6-12 months after appointment. Background information The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust provides tertiary fertility services for all of Northern Ireland, with the Regional Fertility Centre being the only provider of NHS funded assisted conception in Northern Ireland. The Belfast trust also acts as a secondary referral centre for local patients. The Regional Fertility Centre provides all forms of assisted reproduction including gamete donation and surrogacy, and encompasses a Regional Andrology Service. The multidisciplinary team includes 11 embryology / andrology staff as well as specialist fertility nurses. Approximately 1000 treatment cycles per year are carried out– the majority of which are NHS funded. Two consultants provide Regional Gynaecological Endocrinology clinics jointly with colleagues from the Regional Endocrinology service. A long established service for male fertility preservation has been supplemented in recent years with oocyte freezing for female oncology patients. The Regional Fertility treatment centre is located on the Royal Hospitals site while outpatient clinics are located in the Grove Health & Wellbeing Centre on the Shore road in Belfast. Fertility patients who require hospital admission are admitted to the Gynaecology ward in the Tower block on the Belfast City Hospital site, adjacent to the Queens University of Belfast Medical Biology Centre, Undergraduate Medical Campus, on the Lisburn Road, Belfast. Outpatient gynaecological clinics and day procedure theatres are located in the Mater Hospital on the Crumlin Road with additional day procedure operating and in patient surgery taking place on the BCH site. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will: 1. Work with other colleagues to deliver Reproductive Medicine service within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. 2. Work with other colleagues to assist in the delivery of General Gynaecology service within the Belfast Trust. 3. Work with professional colleagues in the care of patients referred to him/her and keep up to date with innovative change and development within the specialty, profession and the Health Service June 2026 5 4. Take part in Regional Fertility Clinic on call and weekend rota as per job plan. 5. Take part in the gynaecology on-call rota as per job plan 6. Be expected to advise the Trust on the delivery of services in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology. 7. Be expected to work with other colleagues in the delivery of regional services within Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology. 8. Be encouraged to develop his or her own skills and interests alongside those currently practiced by the consultants in post. 9. Take part in the multi-disciplinary meetings and play an active role in both local and regional audit of the Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology.service. 10. Participate in the RCOG Continuing Medical Education Programme and adhere to requirements for continuing medical education, and ensure that all skills and expertise are maintained. The Hospital is committed to fully supporting and resourcing nationally agreed CME requirements to facilitate this. 11. Work within the Trust’s Clinical Governance Framework and GMC guidance on good medical practice. 12. Participate fully in medical and multi-professional clinical audit and develop research interests relevant to this post. 13. Be expected to participate actively in the teaching of undergraduate, postgraduate students as well as staff in related disciplines, and co-operate with colleagues in developing local educational programmes. 14. Be expected to take part in the annual appraisal programme and job plan review. The Trust has in place the required arrangements to ensure that all Consultants have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports Consultants going through the revalidation process. The service is in the process of moving to a Consultant of the Day/ Week model and the post holder will be required to participate in this model June 2026 6 Indicative Job Plan Day Time Work Activity Location PAs:DCC PAs:SPA Comments (E.G. Agreed/Cancelled following Weekend On-Call) Monday 0900-1200 1200-1300 Review After Treatment Outpatient Clinic Admin flexible 0.75 0.25 Paul Flexible Q Pulse flexible 0.25 Tuesday 0800-1230 1230-1300 1:2 Theatre List Admin EOSC Mater 0.5 0.125 0715 -1715 Doctor of the Day 1:2 RFC 1.25 1300-1630 1630-1700 RFC Outpatient 1:2 Clinic admin Grove 0.375 0.125 Wednesday 0900-1230 1230-1300 RFC Outpatient 1:2 Clinic admin Grove 0.375 0.125 0900-1300 SPA 1:2 0.5 1300-1700 SPA 1.0 Thursday 0800-1230 1230-1300 Outpatient Hysteroscopy List 1:2 Admin Mater 0.5 0.125 1300–1600 1600-1700 RFC Outpatient Clinic admin Grove 0.75 0.25 Friday 0800-1230 1230-1300 Adolescent Gynaecology Clinic 1:2 Admin Mater 0.5 0.125 0900-1230 1230-1300 RFC Outlook 1:2 Clinic admin Grove 0.375 0.125 1300-1400 RFC MDT 0.25 1400-1530 Review After Treatment Outpatient Clinic 0.375 Saturday 1:5 Blastocyst+scan with prospective cover RFC 0.25 Sunday 1:5 RFC clinic Rota with prospective cover RFC 0.25 Weekend On-call Gynae 0.5 June 2026 7 Total Hours: PAs: 8.5 1.5 For the first 3 months there will be an induction period during which the job plan will be 8.0 PA’s for Direct Clinical Care and 2.0 PA’s for Supporting professional activities. This additional SPA will revert to Direct Clinical Care at the end of the 3 month period - 8.5 PA’s for Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PA’s for Supporting professional activities. Whilst Consultant of Week all routine clinical activities will be cancelled. Emergency Work This section includes all of your prospective emergency on-call work and the agreed availability for on-call. Type Day/Time Location Allocated PA’s Predictable emergency on-call work Unpredictable emergency on-call work Sat/Sun Gynae ward round (9am – 12 md) BCH On-site, at home on telephone and travelling to and from site 0.25 0.25 Agreed on-call rota 1:5 RFC (A) + 1:10 (Gynae) Agreed category A On-call supplement 8% Managerial Responsibilities The postholder will: 1 Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of the department in conjunction with colleagues. 2 Maintain staff relationships and morale among the staff reporting to him/her 3 Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control, consistent with effective decision-making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results. 4 May be required to undertake, from time to time, various management roles in relation to the activities of the specialty and the Belfast Trust 5 Identify objectives with the Clinical Director and agree an action plan ensuring personal development. 6 Participate in the selection and appointment of staff in accordance with Trust procedures. 7 Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the procedures laid down and approved by the Trust. General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HSC Code of Conduct. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Terms & Conditions This appointment is subject to the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service (Northern Ireland) 2004, and as amended. Registration Registration with the General Medical Council and License to Practice must be maintained. Salary As per current Consultant salary scale in line with the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service. Annual Leave Annual leave is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the new Consultant Contract. All leave (annual, study and professional) is subject to the needs of the Trust and must be approved in advance by the Clinical Director. Indemnity Employees are normally covered by the HPSS and Community Health Service Indemnity against claims for medical negligence. However, certain circumstances may not be covered by the Indemnity, especially where a separate fee is received. The Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety (DHSS&PS) therefore advises that membership of a medical defence organisation is maintained. Support and Office Facilities Appropriate office accommodation, secretarial support, nursing and ancillary staff will be provided. Team working The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of clinical services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the successful candidate is expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact him/her when necessary Teaching and Research The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the teaching of undergraduate medical students and the training of junior medical staff and to lead on and develop the research profile of the service Multiprofessional Audit and Continuing Medical Education The post holder will be required to take part in the Directorate audit programme. They will also be required to undertake such continuing educational activities as are necessary for them to remain accredited by their Royal College. Consultant Appraisal/Revalidation Appointees are required to participate in Consultant Appraisal processes in accordance with DHSS&PS requirements. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all medical staff have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports the doctor going through the process Mentoring All newly appointed Consultants will be issued with an individualised Induction Programme and Trust Induction as it is mandatory for all aspects of the induction programme to be undertaken. Arrangements are also in place to seek advice from senior management and specialist staff within the specialty team. The Belfast HSC Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for patients. To ensure this there is an agreed procedure for medical staff that enables them to report, quickly and confidentially, concerns about the conduct, performance or health of medical colleagues. All medical staff, practicing in the Trust, should ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and apply it. Quality Patient satisfaction must be at the forefront of the concern of each member of staff. Every patient is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Residence In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post (if required), the appointee is required to reside within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work, as per terms and conditions of service. Type of Appointment The appointment shall be on a whole time basis, or part-time by agreement, based on the needs of the service. Medical Examination Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment with the Trust’s Occupational Health service. Pension Membership of the Health Services Superannuation Scheme is voluntary. There is reciprocity between the Northern Ireland scheme and that in mainland Britain. Private Practice All private professional services and fee paying services that are not part of the Contract of Employment must be undertaken in accordance with Schedules 9, 10 and 11 of the Contract of Terms & Conditions of Service (NI) 2004. Date on which post is available The appointee may take up post upon satisfactory completion of essential pre-employment checks. Visiting For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit, you are encouraged to informally contact: Mrs Nora Noel, telephone: 028 96155814 or email norah.noel@belfasttrust.hscni.net. OR Dr Tommy Tang, Lead in Gynaecology, email tommy.tang@belfasttrust.hscni.net Canvassing Will disqualify. Any approach to a member of the Belfast HSC Trust or a member of any Committee or Panel of the hospital by or at the request of a candidate, will be treated as canvassing. Removal Expenses If eligible, a fixed relocation grant may be available to assist with essential removal expenses, as outlined in the Trust’s “Re-Location and Associated Expenses Policy”. The amount must be agreed in advance of incurring expenditure. Other Facilities The main hospital sites are located close to Belfast City Centre. Belfast is now a vibrant, busy city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and other recreational activities. For those with children of school age there is a full range of public and private schools. Public schooling is free and of a very high standard. Housing in Belfast is of good quality and affordable and getting to and from work is generally easy, by car, bicycle and public transport. Equality Employees of the Trust are required to comply with the Trust’s Equality Scheme. A full copy of this scheme is available in the Human Resources Directorate, Employment Equality Team. Ionising Radiation Regulations The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000) require that any person clinically or physically directing a procedure which involves exposure to radiation should have appropriate training. This can be provided locally as necessary. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e‑mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters are everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners”. Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes: Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’); Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique; Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community where relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

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