St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to be part of our Obstetric services.
The appointed individual will join the obstetric consultant on-call team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care for women with complex pregnancies. This post would suit an experienced obstetrician who would like to move up to the challenge of a London teaching hospital, or an enthusiastic resident who has just gained or is within sight of their CCST.
The post holder will be expected to act as obstetric advisor to our labour ward, working closely with lead midwives and other relevant stakeholders, as well as facilitating the engagement of the wider professional team. Delivering skills and drills training will also be part of this role.
The appointee will also have dedicated time to be lead obstetrician for operative delivery, which will include administrative support for coordinating the programme of care for women delivered by elective caesarean section.
Main duties of the job
The appointed individual will join the obstetric consultant on-call team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care for women with complex pregnancies. This post would suit an experienced obstetrician who would like to move up to the challenge of a London teaching hospital, or an enthusiastic resident who has just gained or is within sight of their CCST.
The post holder will be expected to act as obstetric advisor to our labour ward, working closely with lead midwives and other relevant stakeholders, as well as facilitating the engagement of the wider professional team. Delivering skills and drills training will also be part of this role.
The appointee will also have dedicated time to be lead obstetrician for operative delivery, which will include administrative support for coordinating the programme of care for women delivered by elective caesarean section.
The successful candidate will have strong general obstetric skills appropriate for practice in a London teaching hospital and be confident working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 3 months of the closing date
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Core training in Obs & Gynae
- Outpatient hysteroscopy skillset
Desirable
- An MD or PhD
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Evidence of experience in gynaecological surgery including emergency laparoscopic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of developing evidence-based services in obstetrics and gynaecology eg audit, guidelines or service development.
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
- Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work
- Evidence of initiating research and training programmes
Skills
Essential
- Able to act at consultant level when on-call
Desirable
- Relevant and ATSM modules
- Skills in ambulatory gynae clinics
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
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