Job Description

CCGS is hosted within the Division of Specialist Care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Chelsea Centre for Gender Surgery offers masculinising lower surgery, feminising lower surgery, and masculinising chest surgery.



As part of the masculinising lower surgery (metoidioplasty or phalloplasty), patients are offered minimally-invasive gynaecological surgery, which includes hysterectomy, adnexectomy and vaginectomy. Procedures offered for lower feminising surgery include vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty.



The team at CCGS comprises of consultant urological, plastic and gynaecological surgeons leading a multidisciplinary team of Nurse Specialists, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Anaesthetists and Endocrinologists. The service is supported by a Deputy General Manager covering Gender Health and two patient pathway coordinators, who will be the first point of contact for service users and will provide administrative support to the clinical team.

The post holder will have the following duties:

Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service .



Attendance at MDT meetings .



Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department .



Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets .



Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues .



Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed . plastic surgical complications of gender surgery.



Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues.



To promote early and safe discharge of patients , including day case chest surgery .



Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training.



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."



If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Provide a high quality service for individuals who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria; and will observe and promote respect, dignity and equality for trans people.



Provide a timely and sustainable service for trans people that meets the needs of the population, and incorporates the views of individuals.



Work with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics to ensure timely and effective treatments, including post-surgical care needs.



Achieve an integrated approach to care with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics and ensure close links with other expert centres at national and international levels.



Ensure timely and appropriate communications with services who are expected to provide other parts of the individual's pathway.



Increase awareness of best practice in the treatment and management of gender dysphoria through active engagement with health professionals; and educate healthcare professionals in the health and support needs of trans people.



Collaborate in national and international research projects to increase the evidence base for the commissioning and delivery of specialised services for trans people.



Provide support, advice, expertise and training for the local, regional and national network.



Collaborate in sharing best practice, peer review, benchmarking, and in the development of research and innovation.



Employ consistent and equitable decision-making about the effective use of resources on the NHS pathway of care for trans people.