Job summaryLocum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Lead for Colposcopy & Special Interest in Gynaecology Oncology)
This is a locum consultant post for 6 months with a possibility of extension to 12 months. The post is with a special interest in Gynaecology Oncology and Lead for colposcopy to join a team of twenty other consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the jobThe colposcopy service serves the Croydon population and sees approximately 4000 women per year through either direct referral from South West London Laboratories or for clinical indications from primary and secondary care. There are currently 10 clinics running per week to meet demand, some of which will include 'see & treat' slots to improve the patient journey.
Please refer to JD for further details
About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job responsibilitiesFurther Details in the JD attached.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Membership of the Royal College of obstetricians and gynaecologist or equivalent
- On the accreditation register of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- ATSM in Gynaecology Oncology
ExperienceEssential- Experience in all areas of Colposcopy and Gynaecology Oncology
Desirable- Experience in managing obstetric emergencies
- Experience and independent practice in OPH or Gynaecology scanning
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
