About this role
Job summary
Kingston & Richmond Hospital is a very busy and popular acute general hospital. We serve a population of about 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services. Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good' rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an interest in gynae-oncology to complement our existing team. We have a busy outpatient gynaecology service offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient gynaecological services. This is a maternity cover post to support our gynae-oncology team. The gynae-oncology team includes two consultants, two clinical nurse specialists in gynae-oncology, and a dedicated administrative co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local MDT, alongside our substantive gynae-oncologist, gynaecology radiologist, histopathologist and MDT co-ordinator and be involved in the regional MDT. The role is 5.75 PAs.
About us
The area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. We are currently providing 98 hours of onsite delivery suite cover per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration. ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent
Desirable
MD/PhD ATSM Labour Ward Management Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology
Management Skills Essential
Attended management training course. Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research Essential
Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects Experience in working in an MDT
Desirable
Completed 'Train the Trainers' course Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit Demonstrate commitment in research. First author research articles peer-reviewed journals Risk Management experience
Personal Qualities Essential
Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability. Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance Adaptive skills to changing working procedures Enthusiastic Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology
Desirable
Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning Experience of Robotic Surgery
Specific Additional Skills Essential
Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines Course in leadership skills
Desirable
Database/computer skills
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.
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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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)