Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to be part of our Gynaecology and reproductive medicine services. This job is a locum post for 6 months to replace sabbatical leave. The job has been advertised as a full-time position but we will consider part time position for the right candidate. The appointed individual will be part of the Gynaecology on call consultant team and able to deliver specialist fertility services. We require an individual with expertise in fertility and assisted conception, transvaginal scanning and reproductive endocrinology, alongside general gynaecology skills.. The candidate should demonstrate strong skills in working independently and within the care group and in collaboration with other relevant clinical departments with a multidisciplinary team. The post is suitable for candidates who hold the RCOG sub-speciality training in Reproductive Medicine or those with strong background and previous experience in the field. Main duties of the job The consultant should contribute to the smooth running of the clinical services in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology. They should ensure that good working relationships are maintained between all staff within these areas. They should coordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department, investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arise as a result of this process. They should ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act and should be an active member of the risk management team. They should facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the clinical service. They are expected to establish, maintain and update the clinical service policies and protocols, and ensure that any changes are evidence based and made after consultation with the members of the department. He/she is expected to liaise with GPs in the region and generally raise the profile of the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 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 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum Contract Locum Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-CW-712689-7001828-CA Job locations St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities To provide gynaecology clinics with focus on fertility and reproductive endocrinology and expertise in transvaginal scanning To provide theatre lists as needed with a foundation of intermediate laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skills To contribute to the gynaecology consultant rota by providing daytime and weekend cover. To provide consultant led ward rounds on the gynaecology ward when on call To assist with and supervise training of all junior members of medical staff and the multidisciplinary team both during the day and when on-call at night. To co-ordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department. To be an active member of the risk management team. To facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service. To investigate clinical governance issues within the unit, and to investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arose as a result of this process. To ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act. To establish, maintain and update the unit policies and protocols in an endeavour to ensure homogenous practices. To ensure that any changes are research based and made after consultation with the members of the multi-disciplinary team. To carry out undergraduate teaching as needed Job description Job responsibilities To provide gynaecology clinics with focus on fertility and reproductive endocrinology and expertise in transvaginal scanning To provide theatre lists as needed with a foundation of intermediate laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skills To contribute to the gynaecology consultant rota by providing daytime and weekend cover. To provide consultant led ward rounds on the gynaecology ward when on call To assist with and supervise training of all junior members of medical staff and the multidisciplinary team both during the day and when on-call at night. To co-ordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department. To be an active member of the risk management team. To facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service. To investigate clinical governance issues within the unit, and to investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arose as a result of this process. To ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act. To establish, maintain and update the unit policies and protocols in an endeavour to ensure homogenous practices. To ensure that any changes are research based and made after consultation with the members of the multi-disciplinary team. To carry out undergraduate teaching as needed Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 3 months of the closing date MRCOG or equivalent qualification RCOG ATSM/SITM in subfertility Training in Reproductive Medicine and transvaginal scanning Desirable An MD or PhD Subspeciality training in Reproductive Medicine Post CCT fellowship in reproductive medicine Publications Experince Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Evidence of experience in Reproductive Medicine Evidence of experience in transvaginal scanning Evidence of experience in gynaecological surgery including emergency laparoscopic surgery Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Evidence of developing evidence-based services in obstetrics and gynaecology eg audit, guidelines or service development. Desirable Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in the field of Reproductive Medicine Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work Evidence of initiating research and training programmes Skills Essential Able to act at consultant level when on-call Able to deliver Reproductive Medicine clinics and surgical lists independently Desirable Relevant and ATSM modules Skills in ambulatory gynae clinics Personal Essential Organisational and IT skills Ability to work in a team Able to demonstrate leadership skills Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. Desirable Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 3 months of the closing date MRCOG or equivalent qualification RCOG ATSM/SITM in subfertility Training in Reproductive Medicine and transvaginal scanning Desirable An MD or PhD Subspeciality training in Reproductive Medicine Post CCT fellowship in reproductive medicine Publications Experince Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Evidence of experience in Reproductive Medicine Evidence of experience in transvaginal scanning Evidence of experience in gynaecological surgery including emergency laparoscopic surgery Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Evidence of developing evidence-based services in obstetrics and gynaecology eg audit, guidelines or service development. Desirable Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in the field of Reproductive Medicine Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work Evidence of initiating research and training programmes Skills Essential Able to act at consultant level when on-call Able to deliver Reproductive Medicine clinics and surgical lists independently Desirable Relevant and ATSM modules Skills in ambulatory gynae clinics Personal Essential Organisational and IT skills Ability to work in a team Able to demonstrate leadership skills Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. Desirable Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas 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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)