Overview
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Rapid Access and General Gynaecology to join the Women\'s Health team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 07 October 2025. This is a 12-month fixed-term post with potential to transition into a permanent contract.
We are committed to supporting your career development, including progression into a Consultant role, through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Some shifts may require you to work across both our hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
* Rapid Access and General Gynaecology Clinics: Deliver care in General Gynaecology and 2WW Rapid Access Clinics under the indirect supervision of a named consultant. Manage your own patient list, including timely clinic documentation, result follow-up, and communication with GPs.
* Maternity Triage and Day Assessment Unit: Provide senior-level expertise in the management of high-risk women using the BSOTS framework for timely and standardised assessments. Support clinical decision-making and care delivery in the Maternity Day Assessment Unit.
* Elective Caesarean Sections and Gynaecology Theatres: Assist in elective Caesarean sections, covering pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Participate in gynaecology theatre lists under consultant supervision. Inpatient follow-up as required.
* Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with obstetricians, anaesthetists, midwives, and the wider healthcare team. Contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews and communicate effectively with patients and families.
* Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement: Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on 2WW and high-risk obstetric care. Engage in clinical audits and support the development of protocols and guidelines to enhance service delivery.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out duties across Women\'s Health, including 2WW gynaecology clinics and general gynaecology clinics. The role includes being part of the senior registrar rota and participating in the on-call rota with a fixed night every alternate week, supporting elective Caesarean section lists and gynaecology operating lists, with progression to lead these lists independently after a period. The role will also involve providing expertise to high-risk women in the Maternity Triage and Maternity Day Assessment Unit. The department supports the successful candidate for progression to a more senior role such as a consultant through training and development.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC registration
* MRCOG or equivalent
* At least 12 years\' post-graduate experience, of which 6 years is in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
* Higher degree (e.g., PhD or MD)
Experience
Essential
* Broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Middle-grade rota within the NHS
* Experience in general gynaecology and Rapid Access 2 Week Wait Clinics
* Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing and other staff
* Experience of audits / clinical research
Desirable
* Completed a management course
* Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require 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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal records certificate from countries they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/
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