Job summary
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
12-month fixed term contract
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three Trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new Trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
This is an exciting time to join the team at Whipps Cross University Hospital which has completed a large Barts Charity transformational and investment programme and be involved in the planning of the new hospital. The roles will also provide the opportunity to work across Barts Health with MDT colleagues from The Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital.
Interviews will be held in at Whipps Cross Hospital
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the medical team responsible for the treatment and care of women within our antenatal/postnatal wards, Delivery Suite, gynaecology inpatients and Accident and Emergency. In addition, it is expected that he/she will undertake outpatient clinics and operating lists as scheduled.
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology service at Whipps Cross Hospital is renowned not only for training but also for the breadth of experience available due to the diverse demography and epidemiology of the local population.
About us
Applicants are invited to apply for the posts above, to join the Women and Children's Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children's Services across East London.
The post holders will join the team of 18 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultants, providing services to a multi-ethnic and diverse local population within Waltham Forest and Redbridge. This expanding team, with members who represent The Royal College and the London Deanery provide for 4,200 births per year within a busy maternity service.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical (General)
- To share responsibility with consultant colleagues for providing a high standard of care for both inpatients and outpatients. At all times having regard to the standards set out in the patients charter
- To liaise effectively with the local GPs, community workers and all health care agencies
- To maintain and promote teamwork with those specialties working regularly with the department, which include Paediatrics, Radiology, Anaesthetics, General medicine, Pathology and Surgical specialties
- To play an active role in the relevant multidisciplinary meetings.
The responsibilities are reflected in the job timetable and the appointee will be responsible for the management of Gynaecological diagnostics and rapid access clinics, which includes Colposcopy, Oncology and Hysteroscopy. You will participate in the monthly Colposcopy MDT and monthly business meetings for Colpscopy and Oncology. You will also participate in the weekly local gynaecology MDT. You will contribute to the development of hysteroscopy clinics and proposed outpatient hysteroscopy treatment clinics. As of part of the team, the Oncology Fellow will work with this postholder to complete audits and report outcomes through the Governance structures within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical (General)
- To share responsibility with consultant colleagues for providing a high standard of care for both inpatients and outpatients. At all times having regard to the standards set out in the patients charter
- To liaise effectively with the local GPs, community workers and all health care agencies
- To maintain and promote teamwork with those specialties working regularly with the department, which include Paediatrics, Radiology, Anaesthetics, General medicine, Pathology and Surgical specialties
- To play an active role in the relevant multidisciplinary meetings.
The responsibilities are reflected in the job timetable and the appointee will be responsible for the management of Gynaecological diagnostics and rapid access clinics, which includes Colposcopy, Oncology and Hysteroscopy. You will participate in the monthly Colposcopy MDT and monthly business meetings for Colpscopy and Oncology. You will also participate in the weekly local gynaecology MDT. You will contribute to the development of hysteroscopy clinics and proposed outpatient hysteroscopy treatment clinics. As of part of the team, the Oncology Fellow will work with this postholder to complete audits and report outcomes through the Governance structures within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
- Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalent
- Oncology ATSM or equivalent
Desirable
- Further higher degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MD, MSc, PhD)
- BSCCP Accreditation
- Benign gynae ATSM or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working at consultant level in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Can perform intermediate laparoscopic procedures, including Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy
- Can perform Colposcopy under indirect supervision
- Can perform Outpatient hysteroscopy clinics independently
Desirable
- Evidence of working within gynaecology one-stop clinics
- Experience of gynaecological ultrasound scanning
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
- Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalent
- Oncology ATSM or equivalent
Desirable
- Further higher degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MD, MSc, PhD)
- BSCCP Accreditation
- Benign gynae ATSM or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working at consultant level in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Can perform intermediate laparoscopic procedures, including Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy
- Can perform Colposcopy under indirect supervision
- Can perform Outpatient hysteroscopy clinics independently
Desirable
- Evidence of working within gynaecology one-stop clinics
- Experience of gynaecological ultrasound scanning
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
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).
