Job summary
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
8 PA Post
Based at Hampstead Site, Royal Free Hospital
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a substantive 10 PA Consultant in Obstetrics at the Hampstead site of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced colleague to join our obstetric services and to take on a leadership role in obstetrics and clinical governance
About us
The successful candidate is expected to provide cover for labour ward, antenatal care and elective caesarean section. The teaching and training of junior medical staff and is also expected to be a key part of the role.
We would like the appointee to take on the Obstetric Governance lead to participate in weekly risk case reviews and review of SI reports, to co-chair MDT SI panels and to attend SIRP panel meetings
The successful candidate will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, obstetric anaesthetist and consultant midwives. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, continuing to develop good relationships with other staff within and outside the Clinical management team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan includes regular labour ward sessions, which are in line with the cover provided by other members of senior staff. Oncall activities will be undertaken at the Hampstead site on a 1 in 10 prospective rota. The current service on this site provides 72 hours of consultant presence on the labour ward.
Please also review the accompanying Person specification for this Post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan includes regular labour ward sessions, which are in line with the cover provided by other members of senior staff. Oncall activities will be undertaken at the Hampstead site on a 1 in 10 prospective rota. The current service on this site provides 72 hours of consultant presence on the labour ward.
Please also review the accompanying Person specification for this Post.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- CCT/CCST or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register of the GMC (or eligibility for entry within 6mths of AAC)
- Hold Full Registration with GMC
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals or book chapter publications or an MD
Desirable
- - International presentations
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Specialist Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
- ATSM or equivalent experience in
- Obstetrics Risk Management
- ATSM in benign gynae surgery (hysteroscopy)
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Experience in benign open surgery
- Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and to contribute to management of high risk patients
- Experience and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
- Effective communication and organisational skills
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
- Evidence of commitment to audit (inc. presentation skills and good knowledge of evidence based practice)
- Evidence of commitment to service quality improvement
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- CCT/CCST or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register of the GMC (or eligibility for entry within 6mths of AAC)
- Hold Full Registration with GMC
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals or book chapter publications or an MD
Desirable
- - International presentations
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Specialist Skills
Essential
- ATSM or equivalent in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Experience working/running labour ward and antenatal clinics
- ATSM or equivalent experience in
- Obstetrics Risk Management
- ATSM in benign gynae surgery (hysteroscopy)
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable clinical training and experience in intrapartum care
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Experience in benign open surgery
- Experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and to contribute to management of high risk patients
- Experience and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
- Effective communication and organisational skills
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
- Evidence of commitment to audit (inc. presentation skills and good knowledge of evidence based practice)
- Evidence of commitment to service quality improvement
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).
