Job summary
Applications are invited for 5 fulltime substantive posts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Hysteroscopy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful candidates are expected to provide leadership and clinical cover for our high risk labour ward and high risk acute Gynaecology. The teaching and training of junior medical staff is expected to be a key part of the role. Elective operating lists take place on both Ealing and Northwick Park sites. Outpatient clinics are at all 3 sites.
The candidate must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and maintain good relationships with all staff within the Trust and across the Northwest London Sector.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the UK GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics & Gynaecology or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Women's Services is part of the Division which incorporates Women's, Children's Clinical Support, Specialist Service and Integrated Cancer Care. The post holder will be a key member of the Women's Services team. Key responsibilities will include providing general Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient and outpatient services, acute daytime Gynaecology consultant cover, resident daytime Labour ward cover and participation in the non-resident on call rotas. The post holder will work at Ealing and Northwick Park sites although there may be some work at Central Middlesex Hospital as the need arises. There is an opportunity to be involved in research work for the service and develop new ways of working. Quality improvement is an important aspect of the role.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description provided for further information about the role and responsibilities of this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description provided for further information about the role and responsibilities of this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- ATSM Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice
- Full GMC 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 of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- ATSM Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy
- Scanning qualification
- Qualification in Medical education
- Management qualification or current study towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad based training in O&G and its subspecialties
- Competency as evidenced by training portfolios, previous jobs and references
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Speciality interests
- Evidence of service audit, design or change management
- Training in research methodology
- Publications in peer review journals
- Ability to implement and develop research projects
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Leadership skills
- Car driver & Valid Licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- ATSM Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice
- Full GMC 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 of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- ATSM Benign gynaecological surgery: hysteroscopy
- Scanning qualification
- Qualification in Medical education
- Management qualification or current study towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad based training in O&G and its subspecialties
- Competency as evidenced by training portfolios, previous jobs and references
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Speciality interests
- Evidence of service audit, design or change management
- Training in research methodology
- Publications in peer review journals
- Ability to implement and develop research projects
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Leadership skills
- Car driver & Valid Licence
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park, Central Middlesex & Ealing hospitals
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
