Job summary
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Main base is Barnet Hospital
1 year fixed term - 6.5 PA post
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a locum consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals on a 1-year fixed term
The successful candidate will join a strong group of 24 Consultants at the department. The job plan will be discussed in detail at the point of appointment to allow flexibility based on their competencies and service needs. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the day-time Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota. The on-call commitment will be 1 in 16 out of hours on weekdays and 1 in 16 weekends. The Labour ward has on-site Consultant cover for 98 hours (8.00 a.m. -10.30 p.m. weekdays and 8.00 a.m. to 8.45 p.m. on weekends). The weekend on-call is split working i.e. Friday and Sunday or Saturday. An additional weekend ward round cover will also be required of the candidate which will be shared with the team.
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
Education/Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS
- oMRCOG
- oBenign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy ATSM
- oLabour Ward ATSM/equivalent
- oHigh Risk Pregnancy ATSM
Desirable
- oEntry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including elective and emergency gynaecology surgery
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in obstetrics, including high risk CS lists for morbidly obese patients and placenta previa/acreta, emergency hysterectomy and laparotomy
- oExperience in high risk obstetrics
- oExperience in outpatient hysteroscopy
- Leadership and managerial experience
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- A clear understanding of Risk Management and Failsafe
- Involvement in guideline development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to support team members
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Self-awareness
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Person Specification
Education/Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS
- oMRCOG
- oBenign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy ATSM
- oLabour Ward ATSM/equivalent
- oHigh Risk Pregnancy ATSM
Desirable
- oEntry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including elective and emergency gynaecology surgery
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in obstetrics, including high risk CS lists for morbidly obese patients and placenta previa/acreta, emergency hysterectomy and laparotomy
- oExperience in high risk obstetrics
- oExperience in outpatient hysteroscopy
- Leadership and managerial experience
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- A clear understanding of Risk Management and Failsafe
- Involvement in guideline development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to support team members
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Self-awareness
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
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).
