Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Barnet Hospital with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics (including joint antenatal clinics, risk and postnatal debrief), gynaecological scanning, menopause and medical education. 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 16 out of hours on weekdays and 1 in 16 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. Main duties of the job Together with all Consultants in the Directorate, the post-holder will be responsible forthe clinical and medical management of all Obstetric and Gynaecological patients atthe site of the principal appointment and its associated peripheral hospitals and clinics.The appointee will take part in the on-call emergency rota as shared with the other consultants within the department but with internal cover for vacation and studyleave. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the day to day running of thedepartment including attending the fixed sessions, departmental Ward Rounds,teaching junior staff and students and in administration. All consultantsare responsible for the management of junior medical staff including the monitoring oftheir rotas, hours and the appointment, when necessary, of locum cover. They areexpected to concern themselves with the personal clinical and professional development of their trainees. The new Consultant will be required to activelyparticipate in the most effective use of resources and provision of services whereappropriate and be responsible for overseeing the junior doctors' rotas. 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. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 391-RFL-7084148 Job locations Barnet Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN5 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential MBBS MRCOG Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT date) ALWP ATSM Benign gynaecology ATSM/Menopause Medical Education Desirable MD/PhD Royal Free 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 Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including gynaecological scanning Special interest in menopause Special interest in medical education Experienced in running debrief clinics and obstetric risk and SI panels 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 Calm under pressure Self-contained with an ability to support team members Effective communication and organisational skills Self Awareness Sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner others Essential Member of Medical Defence organisation Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential MBBS MRCOG Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT date) ALWP ATSM Benign gynaecology ATSM/Menopause Medical Education Desirable MD/PhD Royal Free 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 Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology, including gynaecological scanning Special interest in menopause Special interest in medical education Experienced in running debrief clinics and obstetric risk and SI panels 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 Calm under pressure Self-contained with an ability to support team members Effective communication and organisational skills Self Awareness Sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner others Essential Member of Medical Defence organisation 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Barnet Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)