About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant post, joining the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant team at Hillingdon Hospital. The post is a 10 PA plus 0.47 APA consultant post in obstetrics and gynaecology. The ideal candidate will have a high standard of general obstetrics and gynaecology skills. The timetable allows the postholder to maintain a breadth of skills across the specialty, with the intention of development of the job plan in line with special interests. The post holder will participate in the consultant on-call rota for obstetrics and gynaecology which includes 1 in 10 weekends on call with prospective cover (approximately 5 weekends per year). This is a non-resident on-call rota. The obstetrics and gynaecology consultant body at Hillingdon Hospital are known for working cohesively and supporting each other, both in clinical settings and with regards to professional development. The department maintains a reputation for being extremely sociable and a pleasant place to work. We also work hard at maintaining our popularity with junior doctors, resulting in a very high standard of middle grade staff. We are primarily looking for an individual who will work well with our team. Any interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the department.
Regular departmental meetings for education, audit and administration occur. There is teaching for the junior doctors within the department at lunchtimes through the week.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
About us
Hillingdon Hospital is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services.
Our services are provided from both Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital. The Trust has a turnover of around £222 million and we employ over 3,300 staff. We deliver high quality healthcare to the residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon, and increasingly to those living in the surrounding areas of Ealing, Harrow, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, giving us a total catchment population of over350,000 people.
The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.The Hillingdon Hospital is currently being reviewed for a completely new build on site to accommodate new technology and improve both patient and staff experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
MRCOG, CCT (or equivalent) Ability to undertake consultant-level obstetric and gynaecological on-call duties Experience in general gynaecology Competency in early pregnancy scanning / emergency gynaecology BSCCP accreditation To demonstrate a broad knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
Higher degree (MD or PhD) Acute Gynae / Early Pregnancy ATSM
Essential Essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
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.
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 The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)