This locum consultant post sits within Optimised Care Ltd's elective gynaecology service, a planned-care setting rather than acute work. The role centres on outpatient clinics, post-operative follow-up and planned procedures such as laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and Mirena coil insertion, with no routine on-call. It is a three-year locum post with flexible sessions available. Applicants need full GMC registration and specialist O&G registration, or to be within six months of CCT.
What the job involves
- Conduct outpatient clinics for new and follow-up gynaecology patients
- Assess, diagnose and plan treatment for gynaecological conditions
- Perform laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
- Perform diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy
- Insert and replace Mirena coils
- Carry out endometrial assessment and biopsy, and other planned procedures within scope and competency
- Manage post-operative follow-up and recovery pathways
- Obtain informed consent, advise patients on options and keep accurate clinical records
- Maximise theatre productivity and help reduce waiting times
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to keep patient pathways seamless
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance, including GMC, CQC and infection prevention and safeguarding compliance
- Provide clinical leadership, mentor junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and service development
Qualifications
- Specialist registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, or within six months of CCT
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Current licence to practise
- Indemnity insurance
Experience
- Independent consultant-level practice in gynaecology
- Extensive elective gynaecology practice
- Elective gynaecology clinic experience
- Independent operating experience in hysteroscopy, laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis treatment, BSO, Mirena insertion and endometrial biopsy
- Proven competency in laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and Mirena procedures
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice to have
- Experience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective services
- Advanced laparoscopic accreditation
- Previous locum consultant experience
- Experience contributing to service redesign and development projects
What's offered
- Competitive locum rates
- Flexible locum sessions and working arrangements
- No routine on-call commitment
- Well-organised theatre lists and clinics
- Dedicated operational support
- Professional autonomy
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing elective service
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
