Job summary
Planned Care Division
Women and Children and Sexual Health
Consultant Obstetrician with an interest in Maternal Medicine (1 Post)
Full-time (10 PAs) (less than full time could be considered)
Kingston Hospital is a very busy and popular acute general hospital. We serve a population of about 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services. Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good' rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'.
The area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetrician to join our maternity team at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with around 4600 births per year. We are proud to be the first acute trust in the London region to receive an outstanding CQC rating for being well-led and caring, with an overall Trust rating of outstanding. Kingston Maternity Service is an exciting and innovative environment to work in and a great place to develop your career. Our teams are known and respected for their professionalism, skill and compassion.
The post holder will have experience in Obstetrics with an interest in Maternal Medicine in particular Maternal Diabetes and Endocrinology. They may also have additional experience in other specialist areas to meet the needs of the department. The purpose of this post is to provide strong professional clinical leadership in the Diabetes and Endocrine Antenatal Service as well as working closely with the Maternal Medicine Service.The post holder will be the lead for Diabetes and Endocrinology in pregnancy. They will be responsible for developing the service, supporting multi-professional training and ensuring guidance is up to date.
About us
The post holder would be expected to attend MDTs with various specialities as well as the high risk obstetric anaesthetic MDT to ensure both safe and holistic care is offered to our women and their families. They would also support the Maternal Medicine Lead to provide care and management advice for women with medical conditions admitted to hospital as well as those who develop acute conditions requiring maternal medicine input.
We are searching for a highly motivated individual to join a committed and passionate team. Personal and professional development and leadership training will be given and in return you will be pivotal in supporting the team to provide high quality woman centred care.
Kingston Hospital has an enthusiastic Trust Research lead and team that actively supports CRN projects, Principal Investigators and recruitment into multicentre trials. There is a strong maternity education team, facilitating MDT training and working. This post holder will be expected to take a hands approach to consultant presence on labour ward and contribute to our out of hours labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCOG or equivalent
- oCCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and on GMC's Specialist Register or have a written confirmation of eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- oATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- oATSM Maternal Medicine or ATSM High Risk Pregnancy
Desirable
- oMD/PhD/MBA
- oMOET or equivalent within the last 4 years
- oATSM Medical Education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Management Skills
Essential
- oAttended management or leadership training course.
- oEvidence of ability to establish new initiatives and change management
- oEvidence of working with management team on QI initiatives.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- oExperience of undertaking and leading on clinical audit.
- oDatabase/computer skills
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' or an equivalent course.
- oATSM in Medical Education or Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
- oExperience in Simulation and multidisciplinary teaching
- oRisk Management Experience
- oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCOG or equivalent
- oCCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and on GMC's Specialist Register or have a written confirmation of eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- oATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- oATSM Maternal Medicine or ATSM High Risk Pregnancy
Desirable
- oMD/PhD/MBA
- oMOET or equivalent within the last 4 years
- oATSM Medical Education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Management Skills
Essential
- oAttended management or leadership training course.
- oEvidence of ability to establish new initiatives and change management
- oEvidence of working with management team on QI initiatives.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- oExperience of undertaking and leading on clinical audit.
- oDatabase/computer skills
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' or an equivalent course.
- oATSM in Medical Education or Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
- oExperience in Simulation and multidisciplinary teaching
- oRisk Management Experience
- oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
