Consultant in O&G special interest in minimally invasive gynaecology
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum + On call Cat A Low |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7272488/289-SC-76 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder joins the minimally invasive surgery and endometriosis team, supporting our move as an institution towards gynaecology being an ambulatory service including for major surgery. We are an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking group who are at the vanguard of the international change towards robotic-assisted surgery, in which we are national leaders. Two existing surgeons are international proctors in robotic surgery. The sector preceptor for training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery is in our group. We perform all complex benign and endometriosis surgery robotically. Should a suitably qualified laparoscopic surgeon apply, she or he would be trained to transfer to robotic-assisted surgery. We have a demonstrated track record in training fellows in robotic surgery; two in-house trained fellows are now on the consultant staff.
The appointee will have responsibility for 2WW patients, benign general gynaecology, endometriosis and complex surgical patients, gynaecology operating, gynaecology scan clinics each week. The expectation is that the successful candidate will join the service and develop it with consultant staff in our quest towards national excellence.
The post holder will also cover obstetrics in a close partnership with other consultants in the in the wider department, many of whom are leaders in maternal and fetal medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an active interest in the development of ambulatory surgery whether in the robotic theatre or in our conscious sedation programme or in the office. It is expected that the successful candidate will enhance the educational opportunities available to our residents and fellows by any re-organisation and development of services that they initiate. Regular audits will be required and supervision for Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) undertaken by the trainees. Involvement in general management and committee work for the hospital will also be encouraged. The Directorate has weekly MDT and educational meetings in which medical cases are reviewed and discussed and audits are presented. The Directorate holds monthly Consultant meetings, Gynaecology and Perinatal morbidity and mortality meetings. The post holder will engage as necessary with North West London CRG and any agreed network models for complex emergency gynaecological surgery.
The appointee will have a desk in a shared office with access to a computer.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Rolesof thepost
1. Workasamemberofthemulti-disciplinaryteamtoofferexpertopinionandcompassionateadvice to women.
1.2 Provideconsultant-ledclinics,including clinics
1.3 ConsultantRobotic Theatrecover1in4weeks
1.4 PerformelectiveCaesareanlist
1.5 Obstetricsnon-residentoncallcommitmentsaspartof thedepartmentaloncallrota
1.6 AttendweeklyMDTmeetings
1.7 Attendmonthlyconsultant’smeetings
2.0 ProvideHighQualityCaretoPatients
2.1 ThepostholdermustadheretothestandardsoutlinedbytheGMCforGoodMedicalPractice.
2.2 Developandmaintainthecompetenciesrequiredtocarryoutthedutiesrequiredofthepost.
2.3 EnsurepromptattendanceatagreeddirectclinicalcareProgrammedActivities.
2.4 Ensurepatientsareinvolvedindecisionsabouttheircareandtorespondtotheirviews.
2.5 Demonstrate,modelandencourageTrustValuesatalltimestoallpatientsandstaff
2.0 Research,TeachingandTraining
2.1 Providehighqualityteachingtomedicalundergraduatesandmembersofotherhealth careprofessions as agreed with the Service Leads. To contribute to the training of O&G trainees, other doctors in training and other staff groups.
2.2 Actasa clinicalsupervisorandappraiserasdelegatedbytheClinicalDirector/ServiceLeadtoensure external accreditation of training post
2.3 Wherepossibletocollaboratewithacademicand clinicalcolleaguestoenhancetheTrust’s translational research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
2.4 Ensurethatyourmandatorytrainingisuptodate asperTrustpolicy.
2.5 The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical developments. Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract.Inadditionconsultants willbeexpectedtoundertakesomenon-clinicaltraininganddevelopment at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.
3.0 PerformanceManagement
3.1 Toworkwithmedical,nursingandmanagerialcolleaguestoensurehighperformanceinthefollowingareas:
3.2 Clinicalefficiencye.g.LengthofStay(LOS)reductions,admissionondayofsurgery,reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
3.3 Qualityofoutcomese.g.infectioncontroltargets,reducingre-admissionrates
3.4 Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locumagencyspend,monitoringandmanagingthedrugbudgettotarget,ensuringaccuracy ofclinicaldata for the team.
3.5 Operationalefficiencye.g.day-caserates,waitinglistactivityanddemandmanagement.
4.0 MedicalStaffManagementandAccountability
4.1 WorkwithcolleaguestoensureJuniordoctors’hoursarecompliantinlinewithEWTDandNewDeal.
4.2 Ensure that Trust systems and procedures are in place and followed to control and monitor leave for juniormedicalstaffandtoensure that thereisappropriatecoverwithintheclinicalareas,includingon-callcommitments.
4.3 Adhere to Trust / department guidelines on leave, including requesting and reporting absence, and professionalandstudyleave,andtoensure thatmembersofstafffor whomyouareresponsibledothesame.
4.4 Participateintherecruitmentand inductionof juniormedicalstaffasdelegatedbytheClinical Director/Service Lead.
4.5 Participateinteamobjectivesettingaspartofthe annualjobplanningcycle.
4.6 Beresponsibleforongoingassessmentandregularappraisal ofall doctorsintraining,Trust doctorsand non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead /General Manager.
4.7 Participatefullyinregulardepartmentalactivitiesincludingdepartmentmeetingsandteambuildingactivities.
5.0 Governance
5.1 AdherencetoreferralpathwaysforoncologyMDTandperinatalMDTisessential.
5.2 Reviewclinicaloutcomes indesignatedareausingexternalbenchmarkingdatawhereappropriate,to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Service Lead.
5.3 Participateinclinicalaudit,incidentreportingand analysisandtoensureresultingactionsareimplemented.
5.4 WorkcloselywiththeDirectorateinrelationtoclinicalandservicesdevelopmentsasdelegatedbythe Clinical Director/Service Lead.
5.5 ParticipateinensuringNICE,NSF,CNSTandother nationalguidancerequirementsarereviewedand implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.
5.6 Ensureclinicalguidelinesandprotocolsareadheredtobyjuniormedicalstaffandanyotherstafffor whom the post has responsibility and that these are updated on a regular basis.
5.7 Keepfullyinformedaboutbestpracticein thespecialityareasandensureimplicationsforpractice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Service Lead.
5.8 Torolemodelgoodpracticeforinfection controltoallmembersofthemultidisciplinaryteamand adhere to the Trust Infection Control measures (available on the Trust Intranet).
5.9 Toreportallclinicalandnon-clinicalaccidentsorincidentspromptly,and to co-operateaccordingly with any investigations undertaken.
6.0 StrategyandBusinessPlanning
6.1 Workwithmedicalmanagersandgeneralmanagerstotakeforwardthebusinessplanningand objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.
6.2 RepresenttheTrustatappropriateclinicalnetworks/otherexternalclinicalmeetings,asdelegatedby the Clinical Director/Service Lead.
6.3 ToattendandcontributeatregularDepartmental meetingsasidentifiedbytheClinicalLead.
7.0 LeadershipandTeamWorking
7.1 Demonstrateappropriateleadershipskillswithregardtoindividualperformance,clinicalteams,the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
7.2 Participateinanynecessarymanagementandleadershipdevelopmentcoursesasrequiredbythetrust.
7.3 Workcollaborativelywithallmembersofthemulti-disciplinaryteamandImperialCollegeasrequired.
7.4 Setupandchairmeetingsrelevantforclinicaldomain.
7.5 Topromotelocalresolutionofany conflictor differencesofopinion.Toinvolveappropriateparties for mediation, negotiation or discussion as appropriate.
7.6 Providecommitmentandleadershipinrelationto equalityandappropriateseniorlevelmanagementof diversity issues, particularly as they apply to training, people management and service delivery.
8.0Appraisal&Revalidation
The post holder is required to participate in the annual appraisal system in line with the Trust’s appraisal and revalidation guidelines. Individual appraisal interviews will be held annually and reports, (including updated job plans) submitted to the Medical Director or HR Director. You are expected to inform yourself oftheannualtimetableforappraisalandensurethatappropriatetimeissetasidetoupdateyour portfolio and your mandatory requirements.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025
The post-holder joins the minimally invasive surgery and endometriosis team, supporting our move as an institution towards gynaecology being an ambulatory service including for major surgery. We are an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking group who are at the vanguard of the international change towards robotic-assisted surgery, in which we are national leaders. Two existing surgeons are international proctors in robotic surgery. The sector preceptor for training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery is in our group. We perform all complex benign and endometriosis surgery robotically. Should a suitably qualified laparoscopic surgeon apply, she or he would be trained to transfer to robotic-assisted surgery. We have a demonstrated track record in training fellows in robotic surgery; two in-house trained fellows are now on the consultant staff.
The appointee will have responsibility for 2WW patients, benign general gynaecology, endometriosis and complex surgical patients, gynaecology operating, gynaecology scan clinics each week. The expectation is that the successful candidate will join the service and develop it with consultant staff in our quest towards national excellence.
The post holder will also cover obstetrics in a close partnership with other consultants in the in the wider department, many of whom are leaders in maternal and fetal medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an active interest in the development of ambulatory surgery whether in the robotic theatre or in our conscious sedation programme or in the office. It is expected that the successful candidate will enhance the educational opportunities available to our residents and fellows by any re-organisation and development of services that they initiate. Regular audits will be required and supervision for Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) undertaken by the trainees. Involvement in general management and committee work for the hospital will also be encouraged. The Directorate has weekly MDT and educational meetings in which medical cases are reviewed and discussed and audits are presented. The Directorate holds monthly Consultant meetings, Gynaecology and Perinatal morbidity and mortality meetings. The post holder will engage as necessary with North West London CRG and any agreed network models for complex emergency gynaecological surgery.
The appointee will have a desk in a shared office with access to a computer.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Rolesof thepost
1. Workasamemberofthemulti-disciplinaryteamtoofferexpertopinionandcompassionateadvice to women.
1.2 Provideconsultant-ledclinics,including clinics
1.3 ConsultantRobotic Theatrecover1in4weeks
1.4 PerformelectiveCaesareanlist
1.5 Obstetricsnon-residentoncallcommitmentsaspartof thedepartmentaloncallrota
1.6 AttendweeklyMDTmeetings
1.7 Attendmonthlyconsultant’smeetings
2.0 ProvideHighQualityCaretoPatients
2.1 ThepostholdermustadheretothestandardsoutlinedbytheGMCforGoodMedicalPractice.
2.2 Developandmaintainthecompetenciesrequiredtocarryoutthedutiesrequiredofthepost.
2.3 EnsurepromptattendanceatagreeddirectclinicalcareProgrammedActivities.
2.4 Ensurepatientsareinvolvedindecisionsabouttheircareandtorespondtotheirviews.
2.5 Demonstrate,modelandencourageTrustValuesatalltimestoallpatientsandstaff
2.0 Research,TeachingandTraining
2.1 Providehighqualityteachingtomedicalundergraduatesandmembersofotherhealth careprofessions as agreed with the Service Leads. To contribute to the training of O&G trainees, other doctors in training and other staff groups.
2.2 Actasa clinicalsupervisorandappraiserasdelegatedbytheClinicalDirector/ServiceLeadtoensure external accreditation of training post
2.3 Wherepossibletocollaboratewithacademicand clinicalcolleaguestoenhancetheTrust’s translational research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
2.4 Ensurethatyourmandatorytrainingisuptodate asperTrustpolicy.
2.5 The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical developments. Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract.Inadditionconsultants willbeexpectedtoundertakesomenon-clinicaltraininganddevelopment at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.
3.0 PerformanceManagement
3.1 Toworkwithmedical,nursingandmanagerialcolleaguestoensurehighperformanceinthefollowingareas:
3.2 Clinicalefficiencye.g.LengthofStay(LOS)reductions,admissionondayofsurgery,reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
3.3 Qualityofoutcomese.g.infectioncontroltargets,reducingre-admissionrates
3.4 Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locumagencyspend,monitoringandmanagingthedrugbudgettotarget,ensuringaccuracy ofclinicaldata for the team.
3.5 Operationalefficiencye.g.day-caserates,waitinglistactivityanddemandmanagement.
4.0 MedicalStaffManagementandAccountability
4.1 WorkwithcolleaguestoensureJuniordoctors’hoursarecompliantinlinewithEWTDandNewDeal.
4.2 Ensure that Trust systems and procedures are in place and followed to control and monitor leave for juniormedicalstaffandtoensure that thereisappropriatecoverwithintheclinicalareas,includingon-callcommitments.
4.3 Adhere to Trust / department guidelines on leave, including requesting and reporting absence, and professionalandstudyleave,andtoensure thatmembersofstafffor whomyouareresponsibledothesame.
4.4 Participateintherecruitmentand inductionof juniormedicalstaffasdelegatedbytheClinical Director/Service Lead.
4.5 Participateinteamobjectivesettingaspartofthe annualjobplanningcycle.
4.6 Beresponsibleforongoingassessmentandregularappraisal ofall doctorsintraining,Trust doctorsand non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead /General Manager.
4.7 Participatefullyinregulardepartmentalactivitiesincludingdepartmentmeetingsandteambuildingactivities.
5.0 Governance
5.1 AdherencetoreferralpathwaysforoncologyMDTandperinatalMDTisessential.
5.2 Reviewclinicaloutcomes indesignatedareausingexternalbenchmarkingdatawhereappropriate,to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Service Lead.
5.3 Participateinclinicalaudit,incidentreportingand analysisandtoensureresultingactionsareimplemented.
5.4 WorkcloselywiththeDirectorateinrelationtoclinicalandservicesdevelopmentsasdelegatedbythe Clinical Director/Service Lead.
5.5 ParticipateinensuringNICE,NSF,CNSTandother nationalguidancerequirementsarereviewedand implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.
5.6 Ensureclinicalguidelinesandprotocolsareadheredtobyjuniormedicalstaffandanyotherstafffor whom the post has responsibility and that these are updated on a regular basis.
5.7 Keepfullyinformedaboutbestpracticein thespecialityareasandensureimplicationsforpractice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Service Lead.
5.8 Torolemodelgoodpracticeforinfection controltoallmembersofthemultidisciplinaryteamand adhere to the Trust Infection Control measures (available on the Trust Intranet).
5.9 Toreportallclinicalandnon-clinicalaccidentsorincidentspromptly,and to co-operateaccordingly with any investigations undertaken.
6.0 StrategyandBusinessPlanning
6.1 Workwithmedicalmanagersandgeneralmanagerstotakeforwardthebusinessplanningand objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.
6.2 RepresenttheTrustatappropriateclinicalnetworks/otherexternalclinicalmeetings,asdelegatedby the Clinical Director/Service Lead.
6.3 ToattendandcontributeatregularDepartmental meetingsasidentifiedbytheClinicalLead.
7.0 LeadershipandTeamWorking
7.1 Demonstrateappropriateleadershipskillswithregardtoindividualperformance,clinicalteams,the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
7.2 Participateinanynecessarymanagementandleadershipdevelopmentcoursesasrequiredbythetrust.
7.3 Workcollaborativelywithallmembersofthemulti-disciplinaryteamandImperialCollegeasrequired.
7.4 Setupandchairmeetingsrelevantforclinicaldomain.
7.5 Topromotelocalresolutionofany conflictor differencesofopinion.Toinvolveappropriateparties for mediation, negotiation or discussion as appropriate.
7.6 Providecommitmentandleadershipinrelationto equalityandappropriateseniorlevelmanagementof diversity issues, particularly as they apply to training, people management and service delivery.
8.0Appraisal&Revalidation
The post holder is required to participate in the annual appraisal system in line with the Trust’s appraisal and revalidation guidelines. Individual appraisal interviews will be held annually and reports, (including updated job plans) submitted to the Medical Director or HR Director. You are expected to inform yourself oftheannualtimetableforappraisalandensurethatappropriatetimeissetasidetoupdateyour portfolio and your mandatory requirements.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025