Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for aconsultant in obstetrics & gynaecology post to start from 1st April 2025. The successful candidate will join the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the North Middlesex Hospital and the appointee will join the other 17 Consultants.
The new appointees will join a busy and supportive department with a strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the appointees will take a full part in delivering the undergraduate curriculum, both to trainees and medical students attached to the department
The North Middlesex Hospital is in a state of rapid change with a brand new "purpose-built" Accident and Emergency Department which houses a Gynaecology Emergency Room. We have an active Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit/ Emergency Gynaecology Unit, with two trained nurse ultrasonographers plus 5 Consultant sessions, two ultrasound machines with pulsed colour Doppler facilities, and daily beta-hCG assays.
The hospital has been designated as a Cancer Unit within the "North Central" London Oncology network.
There are modern, up-to-date facilities for minimal access gynaecological surgery including video cameras, laparoscopes, hystero-resectoscopes, Novasure endometrial ablation. The success of the service has led to increased demand for minimal access surgery from GPs and patients. There are weekly out-patient hysteroscopy clinics.
There is at present one weekly gynaecological urodynamic session. Enfield and Haringey Health Authority employ a senior nurse incontinence advisor and there is an active incontinence support group with a senior physiotherapist.
About us
In our Gynaecology Service we have reputation for providing advice and treatment for wide range of gynaecological conditions of both general and specialist care. Our services at NMUH include pre-menstrual problems, Fertility, bladder dysfunction, UroGynae, specialist clinics for FGM women, Colposcopy, Menopause, Endometriosis, Recurrent Miscarriage, Fibroids and collaborative working with UCLH - Gynae-oncology This post would suit consultant who are looking for the satisfaction of making a real difference in a busy inner-city London University Hospital.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We provide a smoke free work environment. Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced. Disclosure & Barring Service search will be conducted on the successful applicant.
Please note that this post may close early with high interest and we therefore advise applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a general gynaecologist/obstetrician post with 08 PAs per week, 7.0 DCC and 1.0 SPA. It is desirable to have a special interest in High-risk obstetrics, adolescent gynaecology, two-week cancer pathway management. The on-call Consultant will be covering caesarean section list and Labour Ward and gynaecology from 1600 hrs on call till 2200 hrs by being on site alternating with other team colleagues. There will be a 1:16 on call commitment at North Middlesex University Hospital. There is a 1:16 hot week commitment for gynaecology on call. The other clinical sessions will include weekly antenatal clinics, General Gynaecology/Rapid Access clinics and, there may be provision of community gynaecology clinic sessions apart from clinical administration session. There is a possibility of developing a special interest session in line with departmental needs and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a general gynaecologist/obstetrician post with 08 PAs per week, 7.0 DCC and 1.0 SPA. It is desirable to have a special interest in High-risk obstetrics, adolescent gynaecology, two-week cancer pathway management. The on-call Consultant will be covering caesarean section list and Labour Ward and gynaecology from 1600 hrs on call till 2200 hrs by being on site alternating with other team colleagues. There will be a 1:16 on call commitment at North Middlesex University Hospital. There is a 1:16 hot week commitment for gynaecology on call. The other clinical sessions will include weekly antenatal clinics, General Gynaecology/Rapid Access clinics and, there may be provision of community gynaecology clinic sessions apart from clinical administration session. There is a possibility of developing a special interest session in line with departmental needs and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT /CESR
- ATSM in advanced labour ward
Desirable
- Higher degree MD, PhD
- ATSM in urogynaecology or benign gynae surgery or ATSM in Paeds and Adolescent gynae
Professional Experience
Essential
- Broad General Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience
- Excellent Clinical skills
- Available to start the post asap
Desirable
- Evidence of training in risk management systems
- Formal training in communication in difficult situations
- Previous work in hospital with diverse ethnic population
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Audit
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of Quality improvement activities
Education
Essential
- Evidence of taking part in postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Experience of appraisal and assessment
- Experience of appraisal and assessment
Desirable
- Completion of teaching/training/education course
- Completion of appraisal/assessment course
- Experience in MDT teaching and simulations.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance (including clinical risk management & audit)
- Evidence based medical practice
- Evidence of guideline practice
Desirable
- Completion of Audit cycle
- Able to demonstrate completion of improved practice within a system
Management & Organisation
Essential
- Basic management skills
- Organisational skills
- Basic understanding of financial regulations
- Understanding good record keeping
Desirable
- Formal management training
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT /CESR
- ATSM in advanced labour ward
Desirable
- Higher degree MD, PhD
- ATSM in urogynaecology or benign gynae surgery or ATSM in Paeds and Adolescent gynae
Professional Experience
Essential
- Broad General Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience
- Excellent Clinical skills
- Available to start the post asap
Desirable
- Evidence of training in risk management systems
- Formal training in communication in difficult situations
- Previous work in hospital with diverse ethnic population
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Audit
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of Quality improvement activities
Education
Essential
- Evidence of taking part in postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Experience of appraisal and assessment
- Experience of appraisal and assessment
Desirable
- Completion of teaching/training/education course
- Completion of appraisal/assessment course
- Experience in MDT teaching and simulations.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance (including clinical risk management & audit)
- Evidence based medical practice
- Evidence of guideline practice
Desirable
- Completion of Audit cycle
- Able to demonstrate completion of improved practice within a system
Management & Organisation
Essential
- Basic management skills
- Organisational skills
- Basic understanding of financial regulations
- Understanding good record keeping
Desirable
- Formal management training
- IT 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
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).
