Job Description

Kingston Hospital is a very busy and popular acute general hospital. We serve a population of about 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services. Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good' rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with an interest in gynae-oncology to complement our existing team. We have a busy outpatient gynaecology service offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient gynaecological services. This is a maternity cover post to support our gynae-oncology team. The gynae-oncology team includes two consultants, two clinical nurse specialists in gynae-oncology, and a dedicated administrative co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local MDT, alongside our substantive gynae-oncologist, gynaecology radiologist, histopathologist and MDT co-ordinator and be involved in the regional MDT.
About us
The area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.
Details
Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
xc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year 93666 - 126281 per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-2793-MS-A
Job locations
Kingston Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practise. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, colposcopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover and caesarean section lists. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
All applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent
• BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• ATSM Labour Ward Management
• Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology
• MOET or equivalent

Management Skills
Essential

• Attended management training course.
• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Experience in working in an MDT

Desirable

• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
• Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
• Demonstrate commitment in research.
• First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
• Risk Management experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
• Enthusiastic
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre
• Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology

Desirable

• Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
• Experience of Robotic Surgery

Specific Additional Skills
Essential

• Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
• Course in leadership skills

Desirable

• Database/computer skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent
• BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• ATSM Labour Ward Management
• Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology
• MOET or equivalent

Management Skills
Essential

• Attended management training course.
• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Experience in working in an MDT

Desirable

• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
• Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
• Demonstrate commitment in research.
• First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
• Risk Management experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
• Enthusiastic
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre
• Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology

Desirable

• Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
• Experience of Robotic Surgery

Specific Additional Skills
Essential

• Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
• Course in leadership skills

Desirable

• Database/computer skills