Location & Contract
* Location: London, The Portland's Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare UK
* Rota: 4‑week fair and flexible mix of day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends.
* Hours: 1x 12hr shift per week
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until October 2026.
* Salary: Highly Competitive Salary (DOE)
About the Hospital
The Portland Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK and is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK specialising in women’s and children’s healthcare. Located in central London, the hospital is internationally recognised for its expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatal care, and complex maternity services.
The hospital provides a full range of maternity and women’s health services, including antenatal care, labour and delivery, fetal medicine, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, fertility support and postnatal care, supported by advanced diagnostic facilities, specialist theatres, neonatal intensive care services and a multidisciplinary clinical team committed to delivering high standards of patient‑centred care.
What You Will Do
* Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with General Medical Council and hospital governance standards.
* Participate in daily ward rounds, MDT meetings, handovers and case reviews to support continuity of patient care.
* Support the management of high‑risk obstetric patients, including hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies and obstetric emergencies.
* Provide compassionate counselling and clear communication to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, procedures and post‑operative care.
* Supervise and support junior doctors, medical students and clinical staff where appropriate.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities to enhance patient safety and service delivery.
* Respond promptly to emergency situations including postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, shoulder dystocia and neonatal emergencies.
* Assist in coordinating patient discharge planning, follow‑up care and referrals to relevant specialties and community services.
What You Will Bring
* GMC Registration with License to Practice in the UK.
* MBBS qualification with significant post‑qualification experience and training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
* A passion for teamwork and patient‑centred care, with the ability to share best practices and provide a first‑class patient experience.
* Competency in managing a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological conditions, including performing difficult deliveries, instrumental deliveries, emergency LSCS and surgery for obstetric and gynaecological emergencies (e.g., PPH).
* Competency in managing obstetric and gynaecological patients, including prescribing medications and facilitating discussions with patients and their families.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or an equivalent recognised qualification and proficiency in resuscitation, airway management, defibrillation and initiating treatment in high‑dependency or critical care settings.
Benefits
* For 40‑hour full‑time contracts, 264 hours of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave (pro‑rata for part‑time contracts).
* Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
* Private pension contributions, increasing with length of service.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Group Life Assurance from day one.
* Critical illness cover.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Corporate staff discounts across all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland.
* A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
* Access to wellbeing support tools through our Thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders and free counselling (up to six sessions per annum).
* Paid indemnity.
How We Can Support Your Development
* Access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.
* Access to a comprehensive learning academy, including enrolment on courses and Harvard Business School case review forums.
* Grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (in partnership with Bayes Business School), MBAs or PhDs.
* Opportunities to work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to produce publications, papers or research outputs.
Reasonable Adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and have equal access to opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
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