Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 18 September 2026

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 job

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician to cover a maternity leave and complement our existing team. This post would suit a generalist with strong obstetric skills and consolidated gynaecology skills.

This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, outpatient hysteroscopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover, caesarean section lists and a general antenatal clinic. 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.

The role is 5.75 PAs.

About us

The 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full person specification and a list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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
• MD/PhD
• ATSM Labour Ward Management

Management Skills

• Attended management training course.
• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
• Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

• 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
• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
• Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
• Demonstrate commitment in research.
• First author research articles peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

• 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
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Clinical Experience

• 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
• Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
• Experience of Robotic Surgery

Specific Additional Skills

• Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
• Course in leadership skills

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum pro rata

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