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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust seeks an ST5-7 Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at North Middlesex University Hospital. The role includes general rotational duties, advanced lab supervision, and a commitment to high standards with opportunities for specialized training. Candidates should be experienced, communicative team players with appropriate qualifications. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovative approaches to health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a middle grade for at least 3 years.
• Experience as middle grade in the UK required.
• Willingness to participate in postgraduate training in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology when on call.
• Weekly specialist clinic sessions and on-call duties.
• Participation in departmental meetings and audit activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG part 2

MRCOG part III

Job description

If you want to be part of the Royal Free London team, search our current vacancies below to find the job for you.

Site North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Town London Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/07/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

ThepostswillbeintheDepartmentofObstetrics&GynaecologyattheNorthMiddlesexHospital and the appointee will join the rota for ST5-7.

The new appointees will join a busy and supportive department with a strong commitment to high standards of patient care. There will scope in the job plan to undertake SITMs in advanced labour ward/ antenatal practice, Fetal Medicine or high risk pregnancy if you are eligible and support will be provided for completion of core training log book and application for CESR.

Main duties of the job

The North Middlesex Hospital is in a state of rapid change with a brand new “purpose-built” Accident and Emergency Department which houses a Gynaecology Emergency Room. We have an active Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit/ Emergency Gynaecology Unit, with two trained nurse ultrasonographers plus 3 Consultant sessions, two ultrasound machines with pulsed colour Doppler facilities, and daily beta-hCG assays.

The hospital has been designated as a Cancer Unit within the “North Central” London Oncology network.

There are modern, up-to-date facilities for minimal access gynaecological surgery including video cameras, laparoscopes, hystero-resectoscopes, Novasure endometrial ablation. The success of the service has led to increased demand for minimal access surgery from GPs and patients. There is two weekly out-patient hysteroscopy clinic.

There is at present one weekly gynaecological urodynamic session. Enfield and Haringey Health Authority employ a senior nurse incontinence advisor and there is an active incontinence support group with a senior physiotherapist.

Working for our organisation

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· The appointee will undertake general duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology when on call. They will also have a weekly specialist clinic session including EPAU scanning, Fetal medicine scan, Colposcopy and hysteroscopy whenever the rota allows.

· There will be an Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call (20.00pm-08.00am) with 2 tiers of registrars and a SHO. The successful candidates expected to cover weekends on approximately a 1:10 rota. They will be assigned either a day or a night shift for the weekend. There is a 98 hours per week consultant presence on the labour ward.

· Everyone will undergo both a hospital and a departmental induction prior to starting the job. There is a monthly Perinatal Meeting with the Paediatricians which has mandatory attendance. There is a Friday morning CTG meeting and Friday afternoon Calman teaching which is compulsory for all registrars to attend. There is a Departmental Audit meeting once a month.

Person specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent GMC Registration MRCOG part 2
• MRCOG part III

Professional Experience

• Experience in Obstetrics &Gynaecology as a middle grade at least for 3 years
• Experience as middle grade in the UK

Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Audit

• Interest in and knowledge of clinical audit

Education

• Evidence of taking part in postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Standards

• High ethical/professional standards

Teaching

• Ability to take part in undergraduate teaching

Research

• Understanding the research methodology
• Publications

Other

• A willingness to be flexible to meet the changing needs of the service and the NHS

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.