Job summary
The successful applicant will join our expanding O&G consultant team with a range of duties across both services. We are happy to support candidates to develop a special interest and are particularly keen to recruit those interest in Urogynaecology , Fetal Medicine or high risk Antenatal care. We are able to support candidates who only wish to practice Obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate consultant who can work in our large team of consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, covering all standard elements of the role.
If you believe you have the skills we require for this exciting clinical role, please apply.
For further details, please contact: Miss Roopa Nair, Consultant Gynaecologist and Speciality Clinical Lead on: 01708 435000 ext. 6198 or alternatively via email: roopanair@nhs.net
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to the HR Recruitment Advisor, on 020 8970 5704. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Areas of interest in gynaecology may include, but are not limited to, emergency gynaecology pathways, gynaecology scanning, one stop gynaecology clinics, ambulatory gynaecology and colposcopy. There will be an opportunity for elective buddy operating lists.
The successful candidate should be competent to run a general antenatal clinic and an interest in high-risk antenatal care would be welcomed.
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the scheduled academic activities:
- Regular bedside teaching for the Clinical Fellows
- Journal Club
- Weekly teaching sessions
- Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
- Simulation sessions and other courses
- Yearly session for the weekly Hospital Grand Round
- Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students and overseas students and trainees.
- Support for the Trust induction programme
- Teaching sessions on the Trust Foundation Teaching Programme. For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the lead consultant and will be part of the SPA activity
For the locum consultant post please see the attached job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Areas of interest in gynaecology may include, but are not limited to, emergency gynaecology pathways, gynaecology scanning, one stop gynaecology clinics, ambulatory gynaecology and colposcopy. There will be an opportunity for elective buddy operating lists.
The successful candidate should be competent to run a general antenatal clinic and an interest in high-risk antenatal care would be welcomed.
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the scheduled academic activities:
- Regular bedside teaching for the Clinical Fellows
- Journal Club
- Weekly teaching sessions
- Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
- Simulation sessions and other courses
- Yearly session for the weekly Hospital Grand Round
- Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students and overseas students and trainees.
- Support for the Trust induction programme
- Teaching sessions on the Trust Foundation Teaching Programme. For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the lead consultant and will be part of the SPA activity
For the locum consultant post please see the attached job description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Fully trained obstetrician able to manage the labour ward independently, including high risk caesarean sections
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Fully trained obstetrician able to manage the labour ward independently, including high risk caesarean sections
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
