Job summary
We wish to recruit a 9.5 PA locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Subspecialist for a period of 6 months, with a view to substantiating this post. The post includes a regular weekly operating list, regular weekly egg collection and embryo transfer lists, fertility and general gynaecology clinics and on call commitment at St Mary's for Gynaecology and Wolfson Fertility Unit weekend egg collection/embryo transfer lists.

Main duties of the job
This post will mainly involve working in the WFC Fertility Unit at Hammersmith Hospital but also includes regular operating lists, clinics and on calls for gynaecology and the IVF unit.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities
We seek a locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Subspecialist for a period of 6 months, to cover a sabbatical. We require the post holder to be RCOG sub-speciality accredited in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• RCOG Subspecialist accreditation in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership
• MD, PhD or equivalent

Knowledge/ Skills

• RCOG accreditation for Subspecilaist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery or within six months of being accredited
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Leadership/ Management Skills

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff

Teaching & Training

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Audit

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit

Academic achievement

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital, London, W12 0HS
Website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director Dr Claire Ross at clairehelene.ross@nhs.net