Job summary
The obstetric and gynaecology department at Homerton hospital are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Locum Consultant to join the experienced team of 22 consultants. The post is for a general obstetrician-gynaecologist with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics and training.
The successful candidate will join a service which provides obstetrics, gynecology and fertility services for a diverse population from across East Central London and beyond. The hospital has a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit and a level 2 fetal medicine unit.
This post is full time (10 PAs) with an on-call commitment. The post holder will be supported by other consultants and pairing focuses on appropriate skill mix.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will enhance the patient experience by leading and delivering efficient, safe and high-quality antenatal care, prevention of preterm births and complex deliveries. They will need to engage with senior clinical leaders, staff and managers to problem solve, respond to patient queries, GP and midwifery queries, and to provide a high-quality service to our patients. They will participate in the staff training and implementation of national initiatives like the saving babies lives care bundle.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about working as part of an MDT, is highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic. This is an exciting time to join our friendly and supportive team and to contribute to the continuing development and improvement of the service. We need a calm, approachable, self-motivated, and innovative leader to work with complex and progressive patient pathways. The candidates will be provided with an opportunity to understand the clinical governance and the regulatory pathways in obstetrics..
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the city and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people's and children's services across medical and surgical specialties.
The Trust have earned a reputation for the quality of training offered and are recognised as one of the top recruiters to high quality research studies in the UK with particular interest in neonatal, sexual health and respiratory medicine. We are also recognised as innovators in embracing methods and systems that promise better and safer patient care.
The number of staff directly employed by the Trust in terms of full-time equivalent (FTE) was at over 3,800 FTE in 2020/21. Excluded from these figures are pre- and postgraduate health care practitioners who were placed for training, bank and agency employees, staff holding honorary contracts and contracted auxiliary services personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view attached job description and person specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view attached job description and person specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
- On GMC's specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training in high-risk obstetrics
- Clinical training in the prevention of preterm births including ultrasound skills to measure cervical lengths
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of the Women's Health services
- Ability to lead teams and change processes
- Awareness of the business targets of the service and an understanding of the Consultant role within these
Desirable
- Familiar with current national initiatives particularly in relation to women's health
- Leading on a project or a change programme
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent post- graduate qualification
- On GMC's specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
- Subspecialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training in high-risk obstetrics
- Clinical training in the prevention of preterm births including ultrasound skills to measure cervical lengths
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Delivery Suite skills in a high risk setting
- Able to deal with Emergency Gynaecology cases
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to participate in the strategic development of the Women's Health services
- Ability to lead teams and change processes
- Awareness of the business targets of the service and an understanding of the Consultant role within these
Desirable
- Familiar with current national initiatives particularly in relation to women's health
- Leading on a project or a change programme
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
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).
