Ms Maharajan is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist employed by the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. She completed her post graduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Madras Medical College (India). She later trained in Oxford deanery and has worked in various teaching hospitals in the Oxford region. She specialises in Colposcopy, General Gynaecology, Minimal access surgery, robotic surgery, Out-patient Hysteroscopy and Gynaecology scanning. Areas of particular interest include Colposcopy, hysteroscopic/laparoscopic/ robotic surgeries, menstrual disorders, menopause care and benign gynaecological conditions.
Currently she runs the post-menopausal bleeding one stop clinic at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust which is well appreciated by patients. The procedures have reduced the need for general anaesthesia, thereby reducing hospital admission. She specialises removing polyps with different innovative techniques.
She also sees patients with abnormal smears, abnormal bleeding (post coital and intermenstrual bleeding). She does out-patient colposcopic procedures like loop treatment under local anaesthesia. She was the Colposcopy Lead in her unit (2017-2021) and ensures that good practice is followed, that protocols are observed, and that the quality standards outlined by the BSCCP are met. Currently she is the CSPL (Cervical screening provider lead) and monitors the quality and effectiveness of the services provided by the organisation according to NHSCSP standards and guidelines and take appropriate action to address any shortfalls or escalate appropriately.
She sees patient with general gynaecology problems, fibroids, heavy periods, vulval disorders, vaginal problem, menopausal problems, prolapse, chronic pelvic pain, menopause symptoms and ovarian cyst in her general gynaecology clinic.
Ms Maharajan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery including hysterectomy. She has done more than 200 cases and has introduced the day case hysterectomy project in the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. This aligns with the GIRFT Maternity and Gynaecology National Report (2021) which highlights opportunities to reduce length of stay for women requiring hysterectomy using minimally invasive laparoscopic which require less recovery time in hospital. Such techniques present an opportunity for trusts to further reduce length of stay by offering these as day case procedures. The project is highly successful, and she takes pride in supporting her patients through their surgical journey with compassion and consideration. She feels that patient involvement and experience should factor into this pathway design from an early stage, and is to be supported and encouraged. Involving patients in the design of the pathway allows for the patient perspective to be taken into account, and to make suggestions which are likely to be more acceptable to her patients.
She was the Clinical director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology(2018-2024) and her primary responsibilities included staff supervision, performance evaluations, responsible for the implementation, oversight and day-to-day management of specific organisation set goals and establish a positive work environment. She is currently the LED Tutor (Locally employed doctors) for Luton and Dunstable site. Her role involves a strategic leadership role in developing educationally appropriate rotations for junior doctors locally appointed, collaborating across all specialties to enhance their working experience.
She is currently the Clinical supervisor, Educational supervisor for GP/ST trainees at Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals and she prides in facilitating a good environment for the junior and middle grade doctors who will become tomorrow’s reputed consultants and General practitioners.
She was the College Tutor (2014-2019) in the unit and greatly brought changes in the training of specialist trainees and fostered a positive educational environment for learning in the Unit.
Ms Maharajan strongly believes that treatment offered to women should be holistic, taking into consideration their view, opinions and she prides in offering women high-quality care. Her advice and approach are always evidence based and supported by the provision of evidence-based information offered in a form that is tailored to the needs of the individual patient. She strongly believes that good communication between healthcare professionals and patients is essential. She is a good communicator which is well reflected in her patient survey.
