About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with an interest in maternal medicine, diabetes and obstetric scanning, providing flexible cover to the needs of the department.
You will need to possess membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a qualification of equivalent standard. The job plan incorporates 10 programmed activities of which 9 are DCC working across Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
Women's Services Directorate is part of the Women's and Children's Division of London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. The Directorate includes Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services.
Operating lists take place on both Ealing and Northwick Park sites. Most of the Gynae operating lists happen at Ealing site. Clinics occur on the three sites. There is a Gynaecology Direct Referral Unit based on the surgical floor at Northwick Park. This service allows emergency referrals from GP's to be assessed and treated within a dedicated gynaecology environment rather than in the Emergency Department. Ealing hospital runs an EPU.
*JD has been approved by Royal College
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. Key responsibilities will include:
Responsible for providing General Gynaecology working in the Gynaecology direct referral unit as required.
Post holder will also be expected to work in a high-risk labour ward covering, clinics and theatres. We deliver up to 4700 babies per annum. The maternity unit includes a high risk Obstetric led delivery suite and a Midwifery Led Birth Centre , ANC, Day Assessment Unit, Fetal Medicine Unit , ante /postnatal wards. Consultant hours on labour ward are provided 96hours per week. Each consultant who practices obstetrics and not a part of resident at night rota has a hot week on labour ward when his/her elective activity will be cancelled and will do 8am-8pm on labour ward 3 or 4 days every 9 weeks.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description provided for further details.
The post holder will be registered with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for CPD and carry out the requirements of the College. The Trust will fund the post holders CPD to an agreed allowance in line with the Trust policy. The successful applicant will be expected participate in research and to contribute to the Research & Development programme in London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. It is anticipated that links with Hammersmith and Queen Charlottes Hospital will strengthen. There is an opportunity to work closely with the well renowned QCCH.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
MRCOG or equivalent CCT/CESR or within 6 months of obtaining BSCCP Full GMC registered Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Another higher qualification e.g. MD, PhD, MRCS or equivalent Gynaecology oncology ATSM ATSM in Labour Ward ATSM in Benign Gynaecology Qualification in Medical education
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Competence in education and training of specialist registrars National guidelines for Maternity services Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff Evidence of audit preparation undertaking and presentation Interest in Participating in research Understanding or research and critical appraisal
Desirable
Knowledge of SBL care bundle Organisational experience Ability to implement and develop research projects Evidence of having carried out research and submitted for publication
Skills, Abilities & Attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Ability to recognise and develop services Leadership skills Adaptable to change Ability to manage time effectively Patient centred outlook
Desirable
Able to use Microsoft office proficiently Previous use of Triaging system
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park/Central Middlesex & Ealing hospitals
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)