Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Gynaecological Oncology

Job title:

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Gynaecological Oncology

Company

Barts Health NHS Trust

Job description

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 overviewBarts Health NHS TrustConsultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with specialist interest in Gynaecological Oncology10 PA PostWhipps Cross HospitalBarts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three Trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new Trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.Applicants are invited to apply for the posts above, to join the Women and Children’s Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children’s Services across East London.Main duties of the jobApplicants are invited to apply for the posts above, to join the Women and Children’s Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children’s Services across East London.The post holders will join the team of 18 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultants, providing services to a multi-ethnic and diverse local population within Waltham Forest and Redbridge. This expanding team, with members who represent The Royal College and the London Deanery provide for approximately 4,000 births per year within a busy maternity service.This is an exciting time to join the team at Whipps Cross University Hospital which has completed a large Barts Charity transformational and investment programme and be involved in the planning of the new hospital. The roles will also provide the opportunity to work across Barts Health with MDT colleagues from The Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital.Working for our organisationBarts 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.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesApplicants are invited to apply for the posts above, to join the Women and Children’s Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children’s Services across East London.The post holders will join the team of 18 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultants, providing services to a multi-ethnic and diverse local population within Waltham Forest and Redbridge. This expanding team, with members who represent The Royal College and the London Deanery provide for approximately 4,000 births per year within a busy maternity service.This is an exciting time to join the team at Whipps Cross University Hospital which has completed a large Barts Charity transformational and investment programme and be involved in the planning of the new hospital. The roles will also provide the opportunity to work across Barts Health with MDT colleagues from The Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital.Person specificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a license to practise*
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration*
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)*
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months

Desirable criteria

• Further higher degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MD, MSc, PhD)

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working at consultant level in the NHS

SkillsEssential criteria

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Experience of managing High risk pregnancies
• Able to manage gynaecological emergencies – including laparoscopic procedures

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Gynaecological scanning

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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.Documents to download

• JD and PS (PDF, 683.4KB)
• PS (PDF, 78.2KB)
• Our Values and Behaviours (PDF, 334.9KB)
• Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 92.0KB)
• Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 549.5KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:16:04 GMT

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