Locum Consultant in O&G, interest in Gynaecological Oncology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care across two busy hospital sites. You will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical services, participating in teaching, and contributing to the development of clinical governance. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a state-of-the-art facility. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

High-quality training and development programs

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive work environment

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice is mandatory.
• Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical staff and students.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Pressure Management

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

MRCOG or equivalent

MD or equivalent Higher Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Administration Systems

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at the time of application.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice (GMC licence to practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering a service without direct supervision. Including chairing the gynae-oncology MDT in person
• RCOG ATSM Gynaecological Oncology
• Experience in colposcopy

Desirable criteria

• Colposcopy BSCCP accreditation
• ATSM in Vulval disorders

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
• An interest which improves the Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway in all aspects
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable criteria

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Understands learner centred teaching
• Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable criteria

• Attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Caring, honest and reliable.
• Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
• Have a commitment to CME/CPD
• Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
• Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 496.8KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 144.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)