Job summary
This post is for a 12 month fixed term Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist . This is a replacement post for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for Rapid Access Pathway
The successful candidate will join a busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team in a London district general hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join a progressive department of 18 consultants, each with their own special interest.
The successful candidate is expected to be able to fully support both obstetric and emergency gynaecology activity within the limits of their job plan. The successful candidate will support the existing 1 in 15 on call rota, feto-maternal day care assessment unit, antenatal and post-natal ward rounds, and general gynaecology duties.
Obstetric on-call is 17:00-22:00 weekdays, including Prospective Cover and 08:00-22:00 on Saturday & Sunday.
Gynae "Hot week" Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:30), including Prospective Cover.
Category A on-call at 3% intensity/frequency
Main duties of the job
Please read Job Description for full scope of the role
The successful candidate will have responsibility for general antenatal clinics, one stop gynaecology services including rapid access services with multiple out-patient gynaecological procedures inviting best practice tariff procedures. The post also requires the appointee to cover labour ward, caesarean section lists, gynaecological theatres and emergency gynaecological operating out of hours. The post holder is expected to participate in the ongoing progressive transformation of services and will be expected to improve the existing service. The job plan will also include advice and guidance/referral assessment service, which is expected to improve the referral quality of patients being referred to hospital for gynaecological services.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AA6903
Job locations
University hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read Job Description for full scope of the role. Please note: This is a replacement post for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for Rapid Access Pathway
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read Job Description for full scope of the role. Please note: This is a replacement post for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for Rapid Access Pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or equivalent)
- Must be on the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM labour ward
- RCOG Gyn onc ATSM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Management of labour ward
- Management of high risk pregnancies
- Complex Obstetric theatre list
- General and acute gynaecology surgical and outpatient procedure skills
Desirable
- Experience in running 2week wait clinic
- General Gynaecology experience
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Participate in the department audit programme
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Participate in the under-graduate and post-graduate teaching programme
Management and Admin Exp.
Essential
- Participate in clinical governance
Other Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or equivalent)
- Must be on the GMC Specialist register
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM labour ward
- RCOG Gyn onc ATSM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Management of labour ward
- Management of high risk pregnancies
- Complex Obstetric theatre list
- General and acute gynaecology surgical and outpatient procedure skills
Desirable
- Experience in running 2week wait clinic
- General Gynaecology experience
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Participate in the department audit programme
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Participate in the under-graduate and post-graduate teaching programme
Management and Admin Exp.
Essential
- Participate in clinical governance
Other Attributes
Essential
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
