Job summary
This post is for a 10PA substantive Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, based at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. It comprises 35% major benign gynaecology operating, 20% outpatient clinics (including fibroid clinic, general gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy) and the remainder is comprised of an alternate week labour ward session, on call and MDT attendance. SPA activity will include CPD, educational supervision and support of trainees pursing completion of training outside NHSE training posts.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be a member of the Fibroid Team at St Mary's Hospital, along with two other consultants, a consultant interventional radiologist, research fellow and clinical nurse specialist. The service receives 1000 new referrals per year and requires an additional surgeon for the provision of open and laparoscopic surgery. The consultant will also provide a general gynaecology outpatient clinic and outpatient hysteroscopy session, delivery suite cover one session per fortnight and will provide acute gynaecological surgical cover once per week. Supporting professional activity will be focussed on development of the CESR program, along with continuing professional development activities.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We seek a substantive full time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in open and laparoscopic benign gynaecological surgery to work within our Fibroid Team. The post will encompass major operating sessions, on-call for both obstetrics and gynaecology (1:9), a labour ward session once per fortnight, general gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy clinics and educational supervision for a trainee as well as support for trainees pursuing completion off specialist training outside of an NHSE program.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We seek a substantive full time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in open and laparoscopic benign gynaecological surgery to work within our Fibroid Team. The post will encompass major operating sessions, on-call for both obstetrics and gynaecology (1:9), a labour ward session once per fortnight, general gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy clinics and educational supervision for a trainee as well as support for trainees pursuing completion off specialist training outside of an NHSE program.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in emergency Gynaecology and early pregnancy
- ATSM or equivalent experience in outpatient hysteroscopy
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in emergency Gynaecology and early pregnancy
- ATSM or equivalent experience in outpatient hysteroscopy
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
