Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL
The post-holder will be a general obstetrician and gynecologist to contribute to the existing team. We are looking for a dynamic individual with the vision and leadership skills to support service transformation as well as to deliver outstanding patient care.
We are looking for flexible and dynamic individual with the vision and leadership skills to support service transformation as well as to deliver outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
Women's Health DivisionIn line with trust leadership model, the Women's Division is one of the 5 divisions in Royal London and Mile End Hospitals. The Division manages Maternity and Gynaecology as well as Outpatients department and Medical Records for the entire site. The Divisional Triumvirate comprises a Divisional Director, a Divisional Manager and an Associate Director of Midwifery and Nursing (ADON) who report to the site leadership team. The Divisional Triumvirate is responsible for Strategy, Operational performance, and Governance of the Division. The Divisional Manager and ADON report to the Divisional Director who, in turn, reports to the Chief Executive Officer of Royal London and Mile End Hospitals. Under the Divisional triumvirate, there is a service line triumvirate consisting of Clinical Director, General Manager, Deputy Head of Midwifery and Senior Nurse. The service line triumvirate is supported by the Service managers, Clinical leads and matrons.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate qualification
- ATSM beginning gynaecology or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of advisory appointments committee)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- Special interest in Urogynaecology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Track record in clinical governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Track record in complaints handling
- Track record in serious incident investigations
- Track record in service development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage complex obstetric problems.
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalized care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate qualification
- ATSM beginning gynaecology or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of advisory appointments committee)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- Special interest in Urogynaecology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Track record in clinical governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Track record in complaints handling
- Track record in serious incident investigations
- Track record in service development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage complex obstetric problems.
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalized care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
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).
