Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital is a busy and reputable acute general hospital serving approximately 320,000 people across Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, and surrounding areas in South West London. It is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 3,700 staff, and is recognized as London's largest single-site District General Hospital. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services and is known for innovative healthcare developments, especially in patient-centered care and maternity services. In spring 2018, an inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated Kingston Hospital as 'Outstanding' overall, with 'Good' ratings in Safety, Effectiveness, and Responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in Caring and Well-led aspects.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an interest in gynae-oncology to join our team. The role involves supporting a busy outpatient gynaecology service that provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient services. This is a maternity cover position supporting our gynae-oncology team, which includes two consultants, two clinical nurse specialists, and a dedicated administrative coordinator. The successful candidate will support the local MDT alongside our permanent gynae-oncologist, radiologist, histopathologist, and MDT coordinator, and participate in the regional MDT.
About us
The hospital is located in an attractive green area in outer London, surrounded by rivers, Royal Parks, and countryside. It is 12 miles from Central London and 10 miles from Heathrow Airport, with good road and rail links and a large commuter population.
Job responsibilities
The post includes outpatient gynaecology clinics, gynaecological operating sessions, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The role also involves contributing to the busy obstetric service, including daytime labour ward cover and caesarean sections. Out-of-hours on-call duties for both obstetrics and gynaecology are also part of the role.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* MRCOG or equivalent specialist registration
* CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the interview date, or confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
* ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent, including in Colposcopy
* BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation
* MD/PhD
* ATSM Labour Ward Management
* MOET or equivalent
Management Skills
* Attended management training
* Ability to communicate strategically and operationally
* Knowledge of finance and budgets
Experience in Training, Audit, and Research
* Commitment to teaching and training juniors and undergraduates
* Experience with clinical audits and quality improvement projects
* Experience working within an MDT
* Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
* Interest in leading clinical audits
* Research commitment, including peer-reviewed first-author publications
Personal Qualities
* Leadership within multidisciplinary teams
* Motivational skills and ability to implement clinical changes
* Excellent communication, enthusiasm, and approachability
* Commitment to CPD and clinical governance
* Adaptability and stress management skills
* Responsibility and resilience
Clinical Experience
* UK-equivalent Obstetrics and Gynaecology training
* Experience in a tertiary gynae-oncology center
* Strong surgical skills in laparoscopic and open procedures
* Experience with outpatient procedures, including ultrasound
* Robotic surgery experience
Additional Skills
* Experience in developing clinical guidelines
* Leadership training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants will need to undergo a disclosure process to check for any criminal convictions.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata, reference number 93666 - 126281.
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