Main area: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Oncall Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: Cons O&G RFH site
Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Free Hampstead Town, Hampstead
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
10 PA post
Royal Free Hampstead site
Substantive full time post
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a substantive consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to provide cover for labour wards, rapid access clinic and general gynae operating. It is also expected that the individual will have an interest in Obstetrics risk.
Whilst the main working site will be Royal Free Hospital – Hampstead site, there will be flexible cross site working to include Barnet General, Chase Farm, Edgware Community and Finchley memorial hospitals.
Working for our organisation
The successful candidate will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of gynaecologists, specialist nurses and allied health professionals. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team and develop good relationships with other staff within and outside of the department. Engagement with innovation, audit, quality improvement and research will be expected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology, independent at elective and emergency day case and inpatient gynaecology surgery, competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including early pregnancy complications.
Minimum Requirements
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Important Information
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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