Consultant in Obs and Gynae - Maternal Med, Diabetes & Obs scanning

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with an interest in maternal medicine, diabetes and obstetric scanning, providing flexible cover to the needs of the department.

You will need to possess membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a qualification of equivalent standard. The job plan incorporates 10 programmed activities of which 9 are DCC working across Gynaecology & Obstetrics.

Women's Services Directorate is part of the Women's and Children's Division of London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. The Directorate includes Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services.

Operating lists take place on both Ealing and Northwick Park sites. Most of the Gynae operating lists happen at Ealing site. Clinics occur on the three sites. There is a Gynaecology Direct Referral Unit based on the surgical floor at Northwick Park. This service allows emergency referrals from GP's to be assessed and treated within a dedicated gynaecology environment rather than in the Emergency Department. Ealing hospital runs an EPU.

*JD has been approved by Royal College

The post holder will be a key member of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for providing General Gynaecology working in the Gynaecology direct referral unit as required. Post holder will also be expected to work in a high-risk labour ward covering, clinics and theatres. We deliver up to 4700 babies per annum. The maternity unit includes a high risk Obstetric led delivery suite and a Midwifery Led Birth Centre , ANC, Day Assessment Unit, Fetal Medicine Unit , ante /postnatal wards. Consultant hours on labour ward are provided 96hours per week. Each consultant who practices obstetrics and not a part of resident at night rota has a hot week on labour ward when his/her elective activity will be cancelled and will do 8am-8pm on labour ward 3 or 4 days every 9 weeks.