Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum - pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7818406/289-SC-300 |
Summary
The post-holder will join the ambulatory gynaecology and early pregnancy team, supporting the department’s strategic transition towards a predominantly ambulatory
model of gynaecological care. The service delivers rapid-access, patient-centred pathways designed to avoid unnecessary admission, streamline diagnosis and provide
definitive management at first attendance wherever possible. The department has a strong ethos of innovation, efficiency and multidisciplinary collaboration and
continues to expand its one-stop diagnostic and treatment pathways across acute and elective gynaecology.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery and development of ambulatory services, working across the Elizabeth Suite (early pregnancy and acute
gynaecology), the Ambulatory Gynaecology Suite (outpatient hysteroscopy and minor procedures), one-stop benign gynaecology scan clinics and Urgent Suspected Cancer
(USC/2WW) scan clinics. The expectation is that the appointee will work closely with consultant colleagues, specialist nurses and sonographers to deliver timely assessment, investigation and treatment in a single visit wherever feasible.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery and development of ambulatory services, working across the Elizabeth Suite (early pregnancy and acute gynaecology), the Ambulatory Gynaecology Suite (outpatient hysteroscopy and minor procedures), one-stop benign gynaecology scan clinics and Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC/2WW) scan clinics. The expectation is that the appointee will work closely with
consultant colleagues, specialist nurses and sonographers to deliver timely assessment, investigation and treatment in a single visit wherever feasible.
The post-holder will be expected to deliver exceptional patient care within the department and provide a high-quality service in conjunction with consultant colleagues, residents and advanced clinical practitioners. The successful candidate will maintain continuous responsibility for patients under their care, ensuring safe decision-making and appropriate escalation within acute gynaecology and early pregnancy pathways.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.
We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers
We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds
We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
We operate on a patient every 16 minutes
We do 50 imaging procedures each hour
We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life
Our values
Our PROUD values demonstrate to staff, patients and the public the standards of care and experience they should expect from our services:
Putting patients first
Responsive to patients and staff
Open and honest
Unfailingly kind
Determined to develop
The appointee will contribute to:
• Early pregnancy assessment and management within the Elizabeth Suite,
including management of miscarriage, pregnancy of unknown location and
ectopic pregnancy
• Acute gynaecology assessment and ambulatory management pathways
• Outpatient hysteroscopy and minor operative procedures under local
anaesthesia
• One-stop benign gynaecology clinics incorporating ultrasound assessment and
immediate treatment planning
• Urgent Suspected Cancer (2WW) scan clinics and rapid access investigation
pathways
Research, audit and continuous governance are integral to the department and the
successful candidate will actively participate in these activities. The post-holder will be
expected to supervise Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), participate in regular
audits and contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving patient
flow, reducing admissions and enhancing patient experience.
Education is a core departmental priority. The appointee will support training of
residents and fellows, particularly in ambulatory assessment, outpatient procedures
and ultrasound-led decision making. They will be encouraged to enhance educational
opportunities through service development and teaching activities.
The Directorate hosts weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and educational
sessions where cases are reviewed and audits presented. Monthly Consultant
meetings and Gynaecology morbidity and mortality meetings are held, and the postholder
will participate fully in these forums. Engagement with network pathways for
emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy care will also be expected.
The successful candidate will also contribute to general departmental management
and committee work as required. Office space and IT facilities will be provided.
An indicative job plan will be agreed with the appointee and may include sessions in
early pregnancy/acute gynaecology assessment, ambulatory procedures, and one stop diagnostic clinics, subject to service agreement requirements and mutual agreement.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026