Locum Consultant Gynae & Obstetrics Special interest Gynae-oncology

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  • Kingston upon Thames
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Kingston & Richmond Hospital is a very busy and popular acute general hospital. We serve a population of about 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services. Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good' rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'.Main duties of the jobWe are looking to appoint a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an interest in gynae-oncology to complement our existing team. We have a busy outpatient gynaecology service offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient gynaecological services. This is a maternity cover post to support our gynae-oncology team. The gynae-oncology team includes two consultants, two clinical nurse specialists in gynae-oncology, and a dedicated administrative co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local MDT, alongside our substantive gynae-oncologist, gynaecology radiologist, histopathologist and MDT co-ordinator and be involved in the regional MDT.About usThe area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year 93666 - 126281 per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number396-2819-MSJob locationsKingston Hospital NHS Fundation TrustGalsworthy RoadKingston Upon ThamesKT2 7QBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. We are currently providing 98 hours of onsite delivery suite cover per week. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. We are currently providing 98 hours of onsite delivery suite cover per week.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
  • CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
  • ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent
Desirable
  • MD/PhD
  • ATSM Labour Ward Management
  • Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology
  • MOET or equivalent
  • BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation
Management SkillsEssential
  • Attended management training course.
  • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
  • Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and ResearchEssential
  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
  • Experience in working in an MDT
Desirable
  • Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
  • Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
  • Demonstrate commitment in research.
  • First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
  • Risk Management experience
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
  • Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
  • Enthusiastic
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre
  • Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology
Desirable
  • Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
  • Experience of Robotic Surgery
Specific Additional SkillsEssential
  • Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
  • Course in leadership skills
Desirable
  • Database/computer skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
  • CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
  • ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent
Desirable
  • MD/PhD
  • ATSM Labour Ward Management
  • Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology
  • MOET or equivalent
  • BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation
Management SkillsEssential
  • Attended management training course.
  • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
  • Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and ResearchEssential
  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
  • Experience in working in an MDT
Desirable
  • Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
  • Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
  • Demonstrate commitment in research.
  • First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
  • Risk Management experience
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
  • Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
  • Enthusiastic
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre
  • Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology
Desirable
  • Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
  • Experience of Robotic Surgery
Specific Additional SkillsEssential
  • Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
  • Course in leadership skills
Desirable
  • Database/computer skills

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