Job summary
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, forward thinking Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with an interest in ambulatory, early pregnancy care and acute gynaecology.
The successful candidate will join a large consultant team providing general and specialised obstetrics and gynaecology services to the local population of West London and neighbouring areas. The post will be based at the West Middlesex University Hospital site. The successful candidate will work with established consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team and develop the acute gynaecology service provision at the West Middlesex site as well provide elective gynaecology activity. The appointment will be 10 PAs and includes a resident and non-resident on call commitment for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will provide a high quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, in conjunction with consultant colleagues already in post. It would be expected that the consultant offers continuous responsibility for the care of patients named under their team.
Whilst this post is initially and primarily based at the West Middlesex site, all appointments may require cross-site working to varying degrees at our Chelsea and Westminster site.
In particular, we are looking for a colleague to support both acute and elective gynaecology services. The acute gynaecology service requires development and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work with the established consultants to deliver a robust acute gynaecology service. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop these specialist services further. The post will include this will include on call commitments for obstetrics and gynaecology for both resident and non-resident on calls.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.
We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
- We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers
- We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds
- We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
- We operate on a patient every 16 minutes
- We do 50 imaging procedures each hour
- We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a high quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, in conjunction with consultant colleagues already in post. It would be expected that the consultant offers continuous responsibility for the care of patients named under their team.
Whilst this post is initially and primarily based at the West Middlesex site, all appointments may require cross-site working to varying degrees at our Chelsea and Westminster site.
In particular, we are looking for a colleague to support both acute and elective gynaecology services. The acute gynaecology service requires development and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work with the established consultants to deliver a robust acute gynaecology service. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop these specialist services further. The post will include this will include on call commitments for obstetrics and gynaecology for both resident and non-resident on calls.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an active interest in the management of patients presenting with acute gynaecology problems, including early pregnancy issues. It is expected that the successful individual will provide a unified multidisciplinary approach to the care of women with problems as well as being able to support and develop the services within our unit.
There will be dedicated time for teaching medical students (tutorials, ward, clinic and theatre based learning) and for post graduate teaching and departmental meetings (Friday post graduate afternoons are statutory sessions for all staff). Regular audits will be required and supervision for Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) undertaken by the trainees. Involvement in general management and committee work for the hospital will also be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a high quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, in conjunction with consultant colleagues already in post. It would be expected that the consultant offers continuous responsibility for the care of patients named under their team.
Whilst this post is initially and primarily based at the West Middlesex site, all appointments may require cross-site working to varying degrees at our Chelsea and Westminster site.
In particular, we are looking for a colleague to support both acute and elective gynaecology services. The acute gynaecology service requires development and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work with the established consultants to deliver a robust acute gynaecology service. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop these specialist services further. The post will include this will include on call commitments for obstetrics and gynaecology for both resident and non-resident on calls.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an active interest in the management of patients presenting with acute gynaecology problems, including early pregnancy issues. It is expected that the successful individual will provide a unified multidisciplinary approach to the care of women with problems as well as being able to support and develop the services within our unit.
There will be dedicated time for teaching medical students (tutorials, ward, clinic and theatre based learning) and for post graduate teaching and departmental meetings (Friday post graduate afternoons are statutory sessions for all staff). Regular audits will be required and supervision for Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) undertaken by the trainees. Involvement in general management and committee work for the hospital will also be encouraged.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at date of AAC) or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB /GMC before AAC]
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of appointment
Desirable
- An MD or equivalent higher postgraduate training
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of broad based training experience in General O&G equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Evidence of competence in advanced labour ward practice
- Evidence of competence in gynaecological ultrasound scanning
- Evidence of competence in acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
- Evidence of competence in outpatients hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in benign abdominal surgery
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Solid Understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
- IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Risk Management Course
- Evidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda, particularly CNST preparation
- Coaching skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at date of AAC) or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB /GMC before AAC]
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of appointment
Desirable
- An MD or equivalent higher postgraduate training
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of broad based training experience in General O&G equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Evidence of competence in advanced labour ward practice
- Evidence of competence in gynaecological ultrasound scanning
- Evidence of competence in acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
- Evidence of competence in outpatients hysteroscopy
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in benign abdominal surgery
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Solid Understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
- IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Risk Management Course
- Evidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda, particularly CNST preparation
- Coaching skills
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).