Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (int in Colposcopy&Vulva)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Newham University Hospital. This role requires expertise in colposcopy and vulval disease, providing high-quality care and contributing to training within a diverse community. The contract is fixed-term for one year and full-time, offering a unique opportunity to impact patient care in one of the UK's largest healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Quality improvement projects and/or research in Obstetrics/Gynaecology
• Experience of the UK healthcare system

Responsibilities

• Lead care for women with colposcopy and vulval disease
• Provide clinical expertise in complex cervical and vulval cases
• Train junior doctors and medical students
• Collaborate with gynaecological oncology and sexual health teams
• Ensure high clinical governance standards

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Experience of multidisciplinary working

Commitment to continuing personal development

Education

CCST/CCT (or equivalent)

ATMS in Obstetrics and Labour ward management

ATMS or equivalent in Colposcopy

Job description

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (int in Colposcopy & Vulva)

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH CLINICAL ACADEMIC GROUP

Fixed‑term one‑year contract for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician with a Special Interest in Colposcopy and Vulval disease.

Location: Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.

Contract: Fixed term/ Full Time (10 PAs).

Join a vibrant and diverse team at the heart of East London. Make a real difference. Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Consultant Obstetrician with a special interest in maternal medicine to join the expanding Women’s Health team at Newham University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward‑thinking, patient‑centred service within one of the UK's most diverse communities.

Job Summary

You will be expected to provide high‑quality care in both general obstetrics and gynaecology, with particular expertise in colposcopy and vulval disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the obstetric and gynaecological care for women with an interest in colposcopy, vulval disease, and other related conditions, ensuring the delivery of patient‑centred care.
• Provide clinical expertise in the management of complex cases involving the cervix, vagina, and vulva, including colposcopy and vulval biopsy procedures.
• Contribute to the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with the gynaecological oncology team, sexual health services, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care to patients with vulval disease and abnormal cervical findings.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, quality control, and safety in all aspects of the service.
• Participate in regular audits, departmental meetings, and clinical governance activities.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• CCST/CCT (or equivalent), or within 6 months of a date, or entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• ATMS in Obstetrics and Labour ward management.
• ATMS or equivalent in Colposcopy.

Desirable Qualifications

• ATMS or equivalent in vulval disease.

Essential Experience

• Wide experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Desirable Experience

• Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Obstetrics / Gynaecology.
• Experience of the UK healthcare system.

Essential Knowledge

• Record of completed audit projects.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to Obstetrics.

Desirable Knowledge

• NHS complaint handling.
• Critical incident reporting.
• Risk management training.

Essential Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Commitment to continuing personal development.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in multi‑ethnic & multicultural communities.
• Experience in liaising across organisational boundaries.

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

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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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer’s website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)