Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Kingston & Richmond 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. 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'.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Locum Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician to cover a maternity leave and complement our existing team. This post would suit a generalist with strong obstetric skills and consolidated gynaecology skills. This post includes gynaecology clinic, gynaecology operating, outpatient hysteroscopy, and acute gynaecology cover. The post holder will also contribute to the well-established and busy Obstetric service with day-time labour ward cover, caesarean section lists and a general antenatal clinic. They will participate in the out of hours on call cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. We are currently providing 98 hours of onsite delivery suite cover per week. The role is 5.75 PAs.