Job summary Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in subfertility and reproductive health. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to work within an established team of 32 Consultants at the Trust. The role is cross-site across the 2 sites of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. The on-call commitments for obstetrics will be at the St Helier site with a 1:3 cover. AAC INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 14th February 2025 Main duties of the job The role is multi-site for all activities, there will also be requirements to work at St Helier Hospital, and when the new hospital is built at Sutton, acute work will be undertaken at the Sutton site. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the supporting assisted reproduction, one stop fertility clinics and acute gynaecology cover. In addition, they will provide consultant led Labour Ward. The trust has a consistent 7 day working on labour ward and cross site working for all members of staff. The Trust also has a consultant of the week to exclusively cover emergency care in gynaecology at the St. Helier's site. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in both these activities. The new Consultant will also have shared workload in supervision and training junior doctors in the Labour Ward, antenatal/postnatal and emergency care. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus on call supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-CON-241 Job locations St Helier Hospital Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCOG or equivalent ATSM in in labour ward practice ATSM subfertility and Reproductive health Desirable Experience in working in a busy assisted conception unit ATSM / SITM in acute Gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM Research experience Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Expertise in managing complex gynaecology cases in an MDT environment Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Desirable Setting up of a specialised clinic/services in gynaecology Experience in early pregnancy & gynaecology scanning Management & Administrative Experience Essential Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Audit/Research Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Medical education degree Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Publications in peer review journals Desirable Higher degree (MD,PhD) Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCOG or equivalent ATSM in in labour ward practice ATSM subfertility and Reproductive health Desirable Experience in working in a busy assisted conception unit ATSM / SITM in acute Gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM Research experience Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Expertise in managing complex gynaecology cases in an MDT environment Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Desirable Setting up of a specialised clinic/services in gynaecology Experience in early pregnancy & gynaecology scanning Management & Administrative Experience Essential Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Audit/Research Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Medical education degree Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Publications in peer review journals Desirable Higher degree (MD,PhD) Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)