Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a gynaecologist/obstetrician to join their team at North Middlesex Hospital. The role involves delivering undergraduate curriculum, engaging in high-risk obstetrics, and providing antenatal and community clinics. Essential qualifications include full GMC registration and postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This is a part-time fixed-term position with a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum plus London Weighting.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Experience in managing high-risk obstetrics.
• Interest in two-week cancer pathway management.

Responsibilities

• Cover caesarean section lists and Labour Ward.
• Conduct weekly antenatal clinics.
• Provide community gynaecology clinic sessions.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Medical Degree – MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification

Broad general Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience

Excellent clinical skills

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Evidence of postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Job Summary

The post (replacement) will be in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at North Middlesex Hospital, joining the other 17 Consultants. The new appointees will join a busy, supportive department with a strong commitment to high standards of patient care.

It is expected that the appointees will take a full part in delivering the undergraduate curriculum to trainees and medical students attached to the department.

Location

North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX.

Salary & Contract

£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata) + London Weighting £2,162. Fixed‑term 12 months, part‑time.

Job Responsibilities

This is a general gynaecologist/obstetrician post with duties including 10 PAs per week, 8 DCC and 2.0 SPA. The applicant should have a special interest in High‑risk obstetrics, adolescent gynaecology, and two‑week cancer pathway management.

The on‑call Consultant will cover caesarean section lists and Labour Ward and gynaecology from 16:00 to 22:00, alternating with other team colleagues. There will be a 1:16 on‑call commitment at North Middlesex University Hospital and a 1:16 hot week commitment for gynaecology on‑call.

Other clinical sessions include weekly antenatal clinics, general gynaecology/rapid access clinics, and provision of community gynaecology clinic sessions apart from clinical administration sessions. There is a possibility of developing a special‑interest session in line with departmental needs.

Qualifications – Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Medical Degree – MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• CCT / CESR
• ATSM in advanced labour ward

Qualifications – Desirable

• Higher degree MD, PhD
• ATSM in Paeds and Adolescent gynaecology
• ATSM in Urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
• Qualification in risk management

Professional Experience – Essential

• Broad general Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience
• Excellent clinical skills
• Experience/interest in two‑week wait pathway

Professional Experience – Desirable

• Experience in perinatal mental health
• Interest/experience in running a preterm birth clinic and/or recurrent miscarriage clinic
• Experience running 2‑week wait gynaecology clinics
• Evidence of training in risk management systems
• Experience working in a hospital with a diverse ethnic population
• Previous experience in complex obstetrics and gynaecology with a diverse ethnic population

Education – Essential

• Evidence of postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience of appraisal and assessment

Education – Desirable

• Completion of teaching/training course
• Completion of appraisal/assessment course
• Experience in MDT teaching and simulations

Knowledge & Audit – Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance (including clinical risk management & audit)
• Evidence based medical practice
• Evidence of guideline practice
• Interest in and knowledge of clinical audit

Knowledge & Audit – Desirable

• Completion of audit cycle
• Able to demonstrate completion of improved practice within a system
• Evidence of quality improvement activities

Management & Organisation – Essential

• Basic management skills
• Organisational skills
• Basic understanding of financial regulations
• Understanding good record keeping

Management & Organisation – Desirable

• Formal management training
• IT skills

Equal Opportunities and Disclosure

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service search. This post is also subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

Employer Details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX.

Employer Website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/