Join a supportive team of 22 experienced Consultants, where your expertise will contribute to shaping a nurturing environment for both patients and colleagues. With a manageable call commitment of 1 in 16 and structured ward support, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to thrive in your personal and professional life. If you are looking to take your career to new heights while positively impacting women’s health in an engaging community-focused setting, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your journey with us.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Barnet Hospital with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics (including joint antenatal clinics, risk and postnatal debrief), gynaecological scanning, menopause and medical education.
The successful candidate will join a strong group of 22 Consultants and will be expected to participate in the day-time Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota. The on-call commitment will be 1 in 16 out of hours on weekdays and 1 in 16 weekends. The Labour ward has on-site Consultant cover for 98 hours (8.00 a.m. -10.30 p.m. weekdays and 8.00 a.m. to 8.45 p.m. on weekends). The weekend on-call is split working i.e. Friday and Sunday or Saturday. An additional weekend ward round cover will also be required of the candidate which will be shared with the team.
Together with all Consultants in the Directorate, the post-holder will be responsible forthe clinical and medical management of all Obstetric and Gynaecological patients atthe site of the principal appointment and its associated peripheral hospitals and clinics.The appointee will take part in the on-call emergency rota as shared with the other consultants within the department but with internal cover for vacation and studyleave.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the day to day running of thedepartment including attending the fixed sessions, departmental Ward Rounds,teaching junior staff and students and in administration. All consultantsare responsible for the management of junior medical staff including the monitoring oftheir rotas, hours and the appointment, when necessary, of locum cover. They areexpected to concern themselves with the personal clinical and professional development of their trainees. The new Consultant will be required to activelyparticipate in the most effective use of resources and provision of services whereappropriate and be responsible for overseeing the junior doctors' rotas.
About us
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Stand by, we'll show you...