Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Locum ConsultantObstetrics and Gynaecology

Fixed Term 6 months (from 1st April 2026)

8 PA's

Royal Free Hampstead site

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a locum Consultant in Obstetrics at the Hampstead site of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for a fixed term 6 months.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced colleague to join our obstetric services. The successful candidate is expected to provide cover for labour ward, rapid access clinic and general gynae operating The teaching and training of junior medical staff and is also expected to be a key part of the role.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7780475

Job locations

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • MRCOG
  • CCT/CCST or equivalent
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register of the GMC (or eligibility for entry within 6mths of AAC)
  • Hold Full Registration with GMC

Desirable

  • Research publications in peer reviewed journals or book chapter publications or an MD

Specialist Skills/Experience

Essential

  • ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
  • Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
  • Experience in benign open surgery

Desirable

  • Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
  • Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Leadership qualities
  • Experience and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

  • Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and to contribute to management of high risk patients

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • - Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiasm and ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
  • - Effective communication and organisational skills

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation
  • Evidence of commitment to audit (inc. presentation skills and good knowledge of evidence based practice)
  • Evidence of commitment to service quality improvement
Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • MRCOG
  • CCT/CCST or equivalent
  • Entry onto the Specialist Register of the GMC (or eligibility for entry within 6mths of AAC)
  • Hold Full Registration with GMC

Desirable

  • Research publications in peer reviewed journals or book chapter publications or an MD

Specialist Skills/Experience

Essential

  • ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
  • Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
  • Experience in benign open surgery

Desirable

  • Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
  • Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Leadership qualities
  • Experience and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

  • Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and to contribute to management of high risk patients

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • - Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiasm and ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
  • - Effective communication and organisational skills

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation
  • Evidence of commitment to audit (inc. presentation skills and good knowledge of evidence based practice)
  • Evidence of commitment to service quality improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Fevzi Shakir

fevzi.shakir@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7780475

Job locations

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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