Job summary
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an interest in gynae-oncology to complement our existing team. We have a busy outpatient gynaecology service offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient gynaecological services. This is a replacement post due to retirement to support our gynae-oncology lead consultant. In addition to the lead gynae-oncology consultant, the team includes two clinical nurse specialists in gynae-oncology, and a dedicated administrative co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local MDT, alongside our lead gynae-oncologist, gynaecology radiologist, histopathologist and MDT co-ordinator and be actively involved in the regional MDT. Kingston Hospital has an enthusiastic Trust Research lead and team that actively supports CRN projects, Principal investigators and recruitment into multicentre trials.
This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.
For further information on how to apply, please visit www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and/or the Care Standards Act 2000, an enhanced police criminal records "Disclosure" will be requested by the Trust through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About us
Kingston Hospital is a very busy and popular acute general hospital. We serve a population of about 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services. Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good' rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'.
The area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact either Miss Suzi Hutt, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and gynae-oncology lead, Ms Diana Fleming, Clinical lead Gynaecology or Miss Gabriella Bambridge Clinical Lead Obstetrics via 02089346254
AAC is due 9-Jan-2025.
JD has been approved by the Royal College.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact either Miss Suzi Hutt, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and gynae-oncology lead, Ms Diana Fleming, Clinical lead Gynaecology or Miss Gabriella Bambridge Clinical Lead Obstetrics via 02089346254
AAC is due 9-Jan-2025.
JD has been approved by the Royal College.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- oCCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
Desirable
- oMD/PhD
- oATSM or equivalent relevant to post e.g. Benign gynaecology, gynae-oncology
- oATSM Labour Ward Management
- oMOET or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Desirable
- Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- oExperience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
- oCourse in leadership skills
Desirable
- oDatabase/computer skills
Management Skills
Essential
- oAttended management training course.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors and nursing and midwifery staff.
- oExperience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
- oExperience in working in an MDT
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
- oDemonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
- oDemonstrate commitment in research.
- oFirst author research articles peer-reviewed journals
- oRisk Management experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility and approachability.
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- oAdaptive skills to changing working procedures
- oEnthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- oCCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
Desirable
- oMD/PhD
- oATSM or equivalent relevant to post e.g. Benign gynaecology, gynae-oncology
- oATSM Labour Ward Management
- oMOET or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Desirable
- Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- oExperience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
- oCourse in leadership skills
Desirable
- oDatabase/computer skills
Management Skills
Essential
- oAttended management training course.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors and nursing and midwifery staff.
- oExperience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
- oExperience in working in an MDT
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
- oDemonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
- oDemonstrate commitment in research.
- oFirst author research articles peer-reviewed journals
- oRisk Management experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility and approachability.
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- oAdaptive skills to changing working procedures
- oEnthusiastic
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).
