Locum Consultant In Obstetrics & Gynaecology (YM73) - Obs & Gynae Medical Staff - Barts Health [...]

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Locum Consultant In Obstetrics & Gynaecology

YM73

Main area: Obs & Gynae

Medical Staff Grade YM73

Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)

Hours: Full time – 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 259-MED00915RLH- C

Site: Royal Hospital London

Town: London

Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 Per annum

Closing: 18/07/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant post to join the Women’s Health Division at Royal London Hospital. We are looking for a dynamic individual with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve service development and transformation, as we strive to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to women of East London and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the team at Royal London Hospital and continue developing as a consultant working with a high-skilled, supportive, and passionate team. We welcome candidates with special interests and will be open to adjusting the job plan accordingly. Let us know your skills and where your heart lives – we will make the best of it – for you and for us!

The interviews will be held in the last week of July 2025, and the successful applicant will be invited to commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Teaching, training & supervision

The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching, teaching of junior medical and midwifery staff. Experience in teaching and training within fetal monitoring and obstetric skills and drills is required. The post holder will also take an active role in clinical and academic training and supervision of clinical fellows and core trainees within the department. Participation in multidisciplinary meetings within the Women’s Health Department is expected.

Leadership

We seek dynamic individuals with the drive to achieve service development and transformation, striving to provide outstanding, cutting-edge care to all women. The successful candidates will contribute both clinically and operationally to this goal. They will contribute to the obstetrics on-call rota, covering labour ward during on-call periods.

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We prioritize patient safety, high standards of harm-free care, and a positive working environment guided by our WeCare values and behaviours.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and support an inclusive work environment where staff are treated with dignity and respect, aiming to create an equitable environment where everyone can fulfill their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Note: The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Education

• Full GMC registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (confirmation required by PMETB/GMC by the advisory appointments committee)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within six months

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in relevant specialty
• Experience in clinical governance
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care
• Experience in complaints handling, serious incident investigations, and service development

Skills

• Ability to manage complex obstetric problems
• Quality improvement training and experience

Personal

• Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude
• Self-awareness regarding strengths and weaknesses
• Commitment to delivering outstanding, personalized, and safe care
• Excellent multidisciplinary teamwork skills

We promote inclusion and support applications from all qualified individuals, including those under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

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