Job summary
The post has been created to run alongside the full-shift middle grade on call rota with a more limited out of hours commitment. Details of this will be confirmed once the on-call rota is finalised, but the expectation is of a work schedule more focused on additional daytime activity rather than out of hours (nights/weekends).
Main duties of the job
This post would suit a senior experienced middle grade, particularly one who is seeking experience to support CESR application.
We are looking for a Dr with at least 5 years' experience in obstetrics and gynaecology with clinical competencies consistent with ST6 level or above. The post would suit a senior O&G trainee looking for additional experience whilst applying for consultant posts post CCT.
The post holder will be an integral part of the O&G team covering the labour ward, Gynaecology ward, acute admissions, and in-patients. There will be regular sessions in the antenatal and gynaecology clinics, main theatre and DSU and an on-call commitment.
The post holder will participate in departmental teaching, audits and governance meetings. There will also be the opportunity to take part in research and various departmental quality improvement projects.
Although the post is not recognised for training purposes it will be covered by the Terms and Conditions for Hospital, Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) with corresponding salary scale plus London Weighting Allowance.
About us
Kingston Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. 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 achievements and reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London.
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'. Kingston Hospital was named the Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year at the Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 for outstanding commitment to staff welfare. Kingston Hospital's results for the national Maternity survey, carried out on behalf of the Care Quality Commission, were the best of all maternity units in South West London. The Trust scored better overall than all other hospitals in South West London for all three areas and was also ranked 15th out of the 69 acute Trusts to take part nationwide. Kingston Hospital's Maternity Unit also won the award for Improving Outcomes through Learning and Development at the 2018 HSJ Awards for introducing new Physiological CTG and Human Factors Training to improve fetal monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Out of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital; the others are teaching hospitals and overall, the hospital lies 15th nationally. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the center of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace and Kempton Park, and the River Thames. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Out of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital; the others are teaching hospitals and overall, the hospital lies 15th nationally. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the center of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace and Kempton Park, and the River Thames. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oFull Registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Part 1,2&3 MRCOG
- Four years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- ATSM/SITM relevant to area of interest e.g. gynae oncology, colposcopy, benign gynaecology or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- oEffective communication skills
- oCommitment to personal development
- oAdaptive skills to changing working procedures
- oEnthusiastic
- oMotivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- oPotential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oFull Registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Part 1,2&3 MRCOG
- Four years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- ATSM/SITM relevant to area of interest e.g. gynae oncology, colposcopy, benign gynaecology or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- oEffective communication skills
- oCommitment to personal development
- oAdaptive skills to changing working procedures
- oEnthusiastic
- oMotivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- oPotential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
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).
