Gynaecology & Obstetrics Consultant, Pregnancy Termination Interest
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £86,721 to £116,165 a year per annum, inc London Weighting
- Closing date
- 12 Jun 2022
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- Profession
- Specialist doctor, Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Fixed Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Obstetric and Gynaecological consultant with a specialist Interest in termination of pregnancy services to join King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
As a regional specialist centre for abortion care for women presenting with medical complexity and / or significant co-morbidities, the successful post holder will continue to work with the multidisciplinary team to help develop services.
This would a locum post to start with the view to interview for 12 months. The post holder will be actively involved in the teaching, training and development of junior doctors and the oversight of medical students as part of this role and they will also be involved in supporting our multi-professional training and have experience of delivering this.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
- To undertake duties including risk and governance within the termination of pregnancy service
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kings is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university Kings College London and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas, and South London and Maudsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience
Desirable
- Qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in late surgical termination of pregnancy
BMJRef: BMJ-75714/213-DH-3487
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