Consultant in Gynaecology; Colposcopy

Required to fill this new post within the Women's Gynaecology Department at St Jamess University Hospital. We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and innovative applicants to join our dedicated team in Leeds as a Consultant Gynaecologist. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gynaecological care in various areas, including the colposcopy service (as Lead Colposcopist), gynaecology clinic, Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit (GATU), ambulatory gynaecology, and the operating theatre.

In this role, you will collaborate with a friendly and motivated team committed to recovering and continuously improving gynaecological services, ensuring excellent patient care. There will be opportunities to participate in exciting service development projects tailored to your interests and skills, supported by a strong focus on professional growth.

Wednesday 18 February 2026

This requires delivering clinical services as agreed with stakeholders while focusing on quality and efficiency, meeting clinical outcome objectives, and adhering to service standards such as waiting times and infection control. You will lead the colposcopy service, conduct regular clinics, supervise nurse colposcopists, and ensure quality assurance through organising multidisciplinary team meetings and liaising with Public Health England.

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent
• Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of CCT date in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or have equivalent training and experience
• On Specialist Register with GMC and holding a licence to practice
• Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of applications, in order for their application to be progressed further
• Interview applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview or within 6 months
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Your GMC number must be clearly stated in your application
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

• MD or PhD

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecology possessing an advanced level of clinical competence by time of commencement of post in: general gynaecology and should be able to care for women with acute gynaecological illnesses independently
• Be confident and competent to perform advanced gynaecological (laparoscopic and open) surgical procedures independently with evidence to support this
• Colposcopy: being able to perform at an independent level and show evidence of this. Be confident to lead and supervise nurse colposcopists
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) consistent with personal circumstances

• Experience as a Lead Colposcopist
• Experience in gynaecology scanning
• Experience in running and managing 2ww clinics
• Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training
• Medical education qualification and/or experience

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in gynaecological surgery
• BSCCP/RCOG Colposcopy certification (if pre-CCT, evidence to be on track to complete by date of CCT)
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
• Evidence of peer review publications/Presentations at professional meetings
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit quality improvement projects (QIP)
• Evidence of awareness of and participation in Clinical Governance

• Laparoscopic surgery qualification such as the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ATSM, MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy, or equivalent post CCT training
• Vulval ATSM
• Gynae oncology ATSM or equivalent
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
• Evidence of publications…