Job summary
Locum Consultant
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1 Year Fixed Term - 10 PA post
Main base Barnet Hospital
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Barnet Hospital with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics, pre-term birth and high risk ELCS lists. The post is for 12 months
The successful candidate will join a strong group of 22 Consultants and will be expected to participate in the day-time Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota. The on-call commitment will be 1 in 4 out of hours on weekdays and 1 in 8 weekends. The Labour ward has on-site Consultant cover for 98 hours (8.00 a.m. -10.30 p.m. weekdays and 8.00 a.m. to 8.45 p.m. on weekends). The weekend on-call is split working i.e. Friday and Sunday or Saturday. An additional weekend ward round cover will also be required of the candidate which will be shared with the team.
About us
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced colleague to join our obstetrics and gynaecology services on our Barnet and Chase Farm sites. The post will have sessions in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
The Barnet site has approximately 5600 deliveries per annum alongside a level II NNU unit and caters for a diverse high-risk population. Our intra-partum outcomes are within the top centile for the region and we are looking for an individual to help us maintain this high standard. Our co-located midwifery led unit (Barnet Birth Centre - BBC) delivers 20-25% of our births and has been highly commended.
Acute and outpatient gynaecological services are delivered at our Barnet site and elective and outpatient gynaecological services are delivered at our new state of the art Chase Farm site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of obstetricians, specialist midwives, specialist nurses and allied health professionals. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, and develop good relationships with other staff within and outside of the department.
The appointee will be expected to stay within 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital when on call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of obstetricians, specialist midwives, specialist nurses and allied health professionals. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, and develop good relationships with other staff within and outside of the department.
The appointee will be expected to stay within 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital when on call.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG/ equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT date)
- ALWP ATSM/ equivalent
- Community gynaecology
- Menopause
- Gynaecological USS
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in obstetrics, including high risk obstetrics and PTB service
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including gynaecological scanning
- Special interest in menopause
- Experience in delivering community gynaecology service
- Experience in obstetrics risk
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- A clear understanding of Risk management
- Involvement in guideline development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Personal Qualities & attributes
- Self-contained with an ability to support team members.
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Self awareness
- Sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG/ equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT date)
- ALWP ATSM/ equivalent
- Community gynaecology
- Menopause
- Gynaecological USS
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in obstetrics, including high risk obstetrics and PTB service
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including gynaecological scanning
- Special interest in menopause
- Experience in delivering community gynaecology service
- Experience in obstetrics risk
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
- A clear understanding of Risk management
- Involvement in guideline development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Personal Qualities & attributes
- Self-contained with an ability to support team members.
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Self awareness
- Sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
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).
