Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for Consultant post to join the Women Health Division at Royal London Hospital. We are looking for dynamic individual with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve service development and transformation, as we strive to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to women of East London and beyond.
This is an exciting time to join the team at Royal London Hospital and continue developing as a consultant working with a high skilled, supportive and passionate team.We welcome candidates with special interests and will be open to adjust the job plan accordingly. Let us know what your skills are and where your heart lives - we will make the best of it - for you and for us!
The interviews will be held last week of July 2025, and the successful applicant will be invited to commence as soon as possible
Main duties of the job
Teaching, training & supervision
The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching, teaching of junior medical and midwifery staff. We expect the post holder to have experience in teaching and training within the area of fetal monitoring and obstetric skills and drills. The post holder will be also expected to take an active role within the clinical and academic training and supervision of clinical fellows and core trainees within the department. The post holder will be expected to take part regularly in the multi-disciplinary meetings held within the Women's Health Department.
Leadership
We are looking for dynamic individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve service development and transformation, as we strive to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to all women. We have a commitment to providing personalised, safe, positive experiences for all women who use our services. The successful post holders will be expected to contribute to this both clinically and operationally.
On call
The post holder will contribute to the obstetrics on call rota.Whilst doing obstetrics on call, the post holder will cover labour ward only
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate qualification
- ATSM beginning gynaecology or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of advisory appointments committee)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Track record in clinical governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Track record in complaints handling
- Track record in serious incident investigations
- Track record in service development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage complex obstetric problems.
Desirable
- Quality improvement training and experience
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalized care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate qualification
- ATSM beginning gynaecology or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of advisory appointments committee)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Track record in clinical governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Track record in complaints handling
- Track record in serious incident investigations
- Track record in service development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage complex obstetric problems.
Desirable
- Quality improvement training and experience
Personal
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding personalized care ensuring all women have safe positive experiences.
- Outstanding multidisciplinary teamwork
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).
