GPwSI/GPwER GynaecologyGP Practice

Job summary

As a GPwER / GPwSI in Gynaecology, you will independently assess, investigate and manage patients referred into the CHEC Community Gynaecology Service. You will provide expert clinical care within agreed service specifications and work collaboratively to ensure patients receive timely diagnosis, treatment, support and onward referral where required.

Main duties of the job

Conditions You Will Manage You will assess and manage a variety of community gynaecology presentations, including: Amenorrhoea and menstrual irregularities Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Intermenstrual bleeding Post-coital bleeding Dysmenorrhoea Menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Premenstrual disorders Vaginal and vulval symptoms within service scope Other benign gynaecological conditions included within commissioned pathways You will also be responsible for recognising patients requiring urgent investigation, suspected cancer referral, or secondary care management in line with NICE guidance and local pathways.

About us

At CHEC, we are committed to delivering outstanding community healthcare services that improve patient outcomes and reduce waiting times. We are seeking experienced GPs with an Extended Role (GPwER) or Special Interest (GPwSI) in Gynaecology and Women's Health to support the delivery of our Community Gynaecology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-quality, patient-centred service, providing specialist assessment, investigation and management of women with a range of benign gynaecological conditions in a community setting. Working autonomously within your approved scope of practice and clinical privileges, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, evidence-based care while ensuring patients requiring secondary care input are appropriately identified and referred.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1242381

Job locations

CHEC Stockport

Stockport

SK1 3SW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive gynaecological assessments and clinical history taking. Perform abdominal, speculum and pelvic examinations where clinically indicated and within your competency. Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans. Request and interpret appropriate investigations. Prescribe and monitor treatment within your scope of practice. Provide counselling, education and shared decision-making. Identify red-flag symptoms and arrange appropriate escalation. Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services as appropriate. Review investigation results and ensure follow-up actions are completed. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation. Complete clinic letters, referrals and associated administration within agreed timescales. Participate in audit, governance, incident review and quality improvement activities. Work in accordance with CHEC policies, SOPs and clinical governance frameworks. About You You will be an experienced GP with a demonstrated experience and qualifications within Women's Health and Community Gynaecology, capable of delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care in an autonomous clinical setting. Essential Requirements Current GMC registration and licence to practise. GP CCT or recognised equivalent qualification. Participation in ongoing NHS appraisal and revalidation. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Gynaecology or Women's Health, such as: oDRCOG oPostgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Women's Health oEquivalent qualification accepted by CHEC Minimum of one year's regular clinical Gynaecology experience within secondary care or an established community gynaecology service. Evidence of recent clinical exposure and competency in managing community gynaecology presentations. Experience of recognising and appropriately referring patients requiring urgent investigation, suspected cancer pathways or secondary care management. Satisfactory clinical and employment references. Appropriate professional indemnity cover. Desirable Skills Applicants with experience and competency in community gynaecology procedures are encouraged to apply, including: Cervical assessment Endometrial biopsy Vulval biopsy Pessary insertion and replacement Other community gynaecology procedures Please note that procedural privileges will be assessed separately and approved in line with CHEC clinical governance requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive gynaecological assessments and clinical history taking. Perform abdominal, speculum and pelvic examinations where clinically indicated and within your competency. Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans. Request and interpret appropriate investigations. Prescribe and monitor treatment within your scope of practice. Provide counselling, education and shared decision-making. Identify red-flag symptoms and arrange appropriate escalation. Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services as appropriate. Review investigation results and ensure follow-up actions are completed. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation. Complete clinic letters, referrals and associated administration within agreed timescales. Participate in audit, governance, incident review and quality improvement activities. Work in accordance with CHEC policies, SOPs and clinical governance frameworks. About You You will be an experienced GP with a demonstrated experience and qualifications within Women's Health and Community Gynaecology, capable of delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care in an autonomous clinical setting. Essential Requirements Current GMC registration and licence to practise. GP CCT or recognised equivalent qualification. Participation in ongoing NHS appraisal and revalidation. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Gynaecology or Women's Health, such as: oDRCOG oPostgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Women's Health oEquivalent qualification accepted by CHEC Minimum of one year's regular clinical Gynaecology experience within secondary care or an established community gynaecology service. Evidence of recent clinical exposure and competency in managing community gynaecology presentations. Experience of recognising and appropriately referring patients requiring urgent investigation, suspected cancer pathways or secondary care management. Satisfactory clinical and employment references. Appropriate professional indemnity cover. Desirable Skills Applicants with experience and competency in community gynaecology procedures are encouraged to apply, including: Cervical assessment Endometrial biopsy Vulval biopsy Pessary insertion and replacement Other community gynaecology procedures Please note that procedural privileges will be assessed separately and approved in line with CHEC clinical governance requirements.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

Current GMC registration and licence to practise.

GP CCT or recognised equivalent qualification.

Participation in ongoing NHS appraisal and revalidation.

Recognised postgraduate qualification in Gynaecology or Women's Health, such as:

oDRCOG

oPostgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Women's Health

oEquivalent qualification accepted by CHEC

Minimum of one year's regular clinical Gynaecology experience within secondary care or an established community gynaecology service.

Evidence of recent clinical exposure and competency in managing community gynaecology presentations.

Experience of recognising and appropriately referring patients requiring urgent investigation, suspected cancer pathways or secondary care management.

Satisfactory clinical and employment references.

Appropriate professional indemnity cover.

Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Current GMC registration and licence to practise. GP CCT or recognised equivalent qualification. Participation in ongoing NHS appraisal and revalidation. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Gynaecology or Women's Health, such as: oDRCOG oPostgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Women's Health oEquivalent qualification accepted by CHEC Minimum of one year's regular clinical Gynaecology experience within secondary care or an established community gynaecology service. Evidence of recent clinical exposure and competency in managing community gynaecology presentations. Experience of recognising and appropriately referring patients requiring urgent investigation, suspected cancer pathways or secondary care management. Satisfactory clinical and employment references. Appropriate professional indemnity cover.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Stockport

Stockport

SK1 3SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Stockport

Stockport

SK1 3SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)