Job summary
Locum consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Fixed Term 6 months (From 1st April 2026)
Based at Royal Free site
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a locum consultant in Gynaecology to join us at the Royal Free Hospitals NHS Trust to address the increasing general gynaecology and cancer workload across all our sites for a 6 month fixed term starting from 1st April 2026.The candidate is expected to have a broad range of skills in gynaecology but this post is looking specifically for candidates with a particular special interest in gynaecology oncology. The successful candidate is expected to provide cover for labour ward, rapid access clinic and general gynae operating.
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/
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
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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
- MSc/MD/PhD
- International presentations
Specialist Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in benign gynaecological surgery - hysteroscopy
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
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Experience in benign open surgery
Desirable
- - Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care
- Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
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
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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
- MSc/MD/PhD
- International presentations
Specialist Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent in benign gynaecological surgery - hysteroscopy
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
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Experience in benign open surgery
Desirable
- - Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care
- Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
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.
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).
