Job summary
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Band: Consultant
Hours of Work (per week): 10 programmed activities (PAs)
Directorate: Women's Services
Base: St Georges Hospital but the post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites.
Accountable to: Clinical Director for Women's Services
Reports to: Care Group Leads, for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and to the Clinical Director for Women's services
This post is for full time locum post (10 PAs) for Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for 6 months with possibility of extension for 1 year. The post is based at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tooting, London. This job will involve delivering ambulatory clinics for the Two week wait (ideally scan, hysteroscopy and/or colposcopy) and also includes obstetric input on labour ward and/or antenatal clinic. On call commitment will be for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties/Key Results Areas: Focusing, where possible, on outcomes qualitative as well as quantitative.
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with St George's Healthcare policies to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
About us
With nearly 8,500 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals across the region.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases. The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a combined obstetrics and gynaecology post aimed at supporting the ambulatory gynaecology service especially the two week rule clinics. The obstetric component will contribute to the consultant delivered care on delivery suite as well as Caesarean section list and/or antenatal clinics.
The key duties of this post are:
- To contribute to efficient diagnosis and treatment of gynaecology patients through one stop gynaecology clinics especially the two week referral pathway.
- To attend the Gynae Oncology MDT meeting and present patients from TWR pathway if indicated.
- To contribute to the gynaecology consultant rota by providing daytime and out of hours cover.
- To provide consultant led ward rounds on the gynaecology ward
- To provide inpatient and day surgery gynaecology theatre lists if needed as well as Caesarean section lists.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the acute gynaecology unit and participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meeting
- To contribute to consultant delivered care on the delivery suite. This will involve a resident long day shift (14 per year) and a non-resident night shift (13/year).
- To participate in on going teaching for physiology based fetal monitoring on the delivery suite.
- To assist with and supervise training of all junior members of medical staff and the multidisciplinary team both during the day and when resident at night.
- To facilitate the introduction of specialist courses and study days. To participate in the appraisal and development of junior medical staff.
- To co-ordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department. To be an active member of the risk management team.
- To facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service.
- To investigate clinical governance issues within the unit, and to investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arose as a result of this process. To ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act.
- To establish, maintain and update the unit policies and protocols in an endeavour to ensure homogenous practices. To ensure that any changes are research based and made after consultation with the members of the multi disciplinary team.
- To carry out undergraduate teaching
Clinical Duties
The consultant should contribute to the smooth running of the clinical services in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology. They should ensure that good working relationships are maintained between all staff within these areas. They should coordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department, investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arise as a result of this process. They should ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act and should be an active member of the risk management team. They should facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the clinical service. They are expected to establish, maintain and update the clinical service policies and protocols, and ensure that any changes are evidence based and made after consultation with the members of the department. He/she is expected to liaise with GPs in the region and generally raise the profile of the Division of Obstetric and Gynaecology.
The clinical work will be to provide the service indicated in the timetable.
Audit/Administration
In keeping with all full time consultants there will be an administration session. The post-holder will be involved in many aspects of postgraduate training, postgraduate meetings and conducting audits of overall clinical practice.
Management
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service, and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance and audit, and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedure, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust
Research & Teaching
The new post-holder will take take part in the existing teaching programmes for nurses, midwives and SpRs. The successful candidate will be expected to have a role in clinical teaching and research within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to apply for grant funding and liaise with other Hospital Departments. Both national and international research collaborations would be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a combined obstetrics and gynaecology post aimed at supporting the ambulatory gynaecology service especially the two week rule clinics. The obstetric component will contribute to the consultant delivered care on delivery suite as well as Caesarean section list and/or antenatal clinics.
The key duties of this post are:
- To contribute to efficient diagnosis and treatment of gynaecology patients through one stop gynaecology clinics especially the two week referral pathway.
- To attend the Gynae Oncology MDT meeting and present patients from TWR pathway if indicated.
- To contribute to the gynaecology consultant rota by providing daytime and out of hours cover.
- To provide consultant led ward rounds on the gynaecology ward
- To provide inpatient and day surgery gynaecology theatre lists if needed as well as Caesarean section lists.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the acute gynaecology unit and participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meeting
- To contribute to consultant delivered care on the delivery suite. This will involve a resident long day shift (14 per year) and a non-resident night shift (13/year).
- To participate in on going teaching for physiology based fetal monitoring on the delivery suite.
- To assist with and supervise training of all junior members of medical staff and the multidisciplinary team both during the day and when resident at night.
- To facilitate the introduction of specialist courses and study days. To participate in the appraisal and development of junior medical staff.
- To co-ordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department. To be an active member of the risk management team.
- To facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service.
- To investigate clinical governance issues within the unit, and to investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arose as a result of this process. To ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act.
- To establish, maintain and update the unit policies and protocols in an endeavour to ensure homogenous practices. To ensure that any changes are research based and made after consultation with the members of the multi disciplinary team.
- To carry out undergraduate teaching
Clinical Duties
The consultant should contribute to the smooth running of the clinical services in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology. They should ensure that good working relationships are maintained between all staff within these areas. They should coordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department, investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arise as a result of this process. They should ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act and should be an active member of the risk management team. They should facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the clinical service. They are expected to establish, maintain and update the clinical service policies and protocols, and ensure that any changes are evidence based and made after consultation with the members of the department. He/she is expected to liaise with GPs in the region and generally raise the profile of the Division of Obstetric and Gynaecology.
The clinical work will be to provide the service indicated in the timetable.
Audit/Administration
In keeping with all full time consultants there will be an administration session. The post-holder will be involved in many aspects of postgraduate training, postgraduate meetings and conducting audits of overall clinical practice.
Management
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service, and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance and audit, and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedure, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust
Research & Teaching
The new post-holder will take take part in the existing teaching programmes for nurses, midwives and SpRs. The successful candidate will be expected to have a role in clinical teaching and research within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to apply for grant funding and liaise with other Hospital Departments. Both national and international research collaborations would be encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Up to date adult and neonatal resuscitation training
- ATSM labour ward
- ATSM benign gynae surgery or hysteroscopy
Desirable
- MD/PhD
- Evidence of publication in field of ambulatory gynaecology and or intrapartum care
- MOET course or equivalent
- ATSM Acute Gynae and Early Pregnancy
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Evidence of experience in ambulatory gynaecology - outpatient hysteroscopy and ultrasound
- Experience in delivering care in a high risk delivery suite
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of undertaking quality improvement project
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
- Evidence of developing evidence based services in obstetrics and gynaecology eg audit, guidelines or service development.
- Experience as a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at consultant level on high risk delivery suite
- Able to deliver ambulatory gynaecology clinics independently
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Further qualification in medical education eg ATSM in medical education, Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or equivalent
- PROMPT trainer
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Up to date adult and neonatal resuscitation training
- ATSM labour ward
- ATSM benign gynae surgery or hysteroscopy
Desirable
- MD/PhD
- Evidence of publication in field of ambulatory gynaecology and or intrapartum care
- MOET course or equivalent
- ATSM Acute Gynae and Early Pregnancy
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Evidence of experience in ambulatory gynaecology - outpatient hysteroscopy and ultrasound
- Experience in delivering care in a high risk delivery suite
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of undertaking quality improvement project
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
- Evidence of developing evidence based services in obstetrics and gynaecology eg audit, guidelines or service development.
- Experience as a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at consultant level on high risk delivery suite
- Able to deliver ambulatory gynaecology clinics independently
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Further qualification in medical education eg ATSM in medical education, Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or equivalent
- PROMPT trainer
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
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).
