Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

The post will be for a senior clinician (ST6/7 or post CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily working within the Department. The post-holder will get an excellent opportunity to improve their surgical skills in Gynaecology. They will gain experience in managing urogynaecology and urodynamics patients by participating in multidisciplinary meetings and managing urogynaecology patients on the ward and in outpatients.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will participate in the resident on-call rota for Senior Registrars (ST6/7) in both Obstetrics and gynaecology, when they will be expected to do Obstetrics at a senior level (third-on call). Occasionally, they will be requested to work in other clinical areas of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department to provide senior registrar cover. Clinical fellows will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the management of pre-operative/post-operative patients and Gynaecological emergencies.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6583-A

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will participate in the resident on-call rota for Senior Registrars (ST6/7) in both Obstetrics and gynaecology, when they will be expected to do Obstetrics at a senior level (third-on call). Occasionally, they will be requested to work in other clinical areas of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department to provide senior registrar cover. Clinical fellows will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the management of pre-operative/post-operative patients and Gynaecological emergencies.

The post will be for a senior clinician (ST6/7 or post CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily working within the Department. The post-holder will get an excellent opportunity to improve their surgical skills in Gynaecology. They will gain experience in managing urogynaecology and urodynamics patients by participating in multidisciplinary meetings and managing urogynaecology patients on the ward and in outpatients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will participate in the resident on-call rota for Senior Registrars (ST6/7) in both Obstetrics and gynaecology, when they will be expected to do Obstetrics at a senior level (third-on call). Occasionally, they will be requested to work in other clinical areas of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department to provide senior registrar cover. Clinical fellows will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the management of pre-operative/post-operative patients and Gynaecological emergencies.

The post will be for a senior clinician (ST6/7 or post CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily working within the Department. The post-holder will get an excellent opportunity to improve their surgical skills in Gynaecology. They will gain experience in managing urogynaecology and urodynamics patients by participating in multidisciplinary meetings and managing urogynaecology patients on the ward and in outpatients.

Person Specification

Education and MRCOG Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCOG
  • Full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience at SpR
  • level (ST 3-5)
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Knowledge & Skills appropriate for ST 6/7

Desirable

  • Senior Registrar (ST 6/7) Experience
  • Experience/intertest in Urogynaecology/ Urodynamics
  • Management Skills
  • Ultrasound Gynae ALSO/MOET

Research Knowledge

Essential

  • A knowledge of research and audit methods
  • GCP certification

Desirable

  • Previous publications
Person Specification

Education and MRCOG Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCOG
  • Full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience at SpR
  • level (ST 3-5)
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Knowledge & Skills appropriate for ST 6/7

Desirable

  • Senior Registrar (ST 6/7) Experience
  • Experience/intertest in Urogynaecology/ Urodynamics
  • Management Skills
  • Ultrasound Gynae ALSO/MOET

Research Knowledge

Essential

  • A knowledge of research and audit methods
  • GCP certification

Desirable

  • Previous publications

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.

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.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Ms Sanem Atakan

satakan@nhs.net

02083333066

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6583-A

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


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