Paediatric Respiratory Consultant

Job overview

The department of Women’s Health is looking to appoint a senior clinical fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to ST6 or above. The post would be appropriate to a doctor looking to complete their training through the portfolio pathway or a resident who has attained their CTT in O&G and is looking to gain additional skills or experience before taking up a consultant post.

The post can be tailored to a number of specialist interests (maternal medicine, perinatal mental health, fetal medicine, benign gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, gynaecological scanning) and the completion of most RCOG Special Interest Training Modules (SITMs) can be supported. There will be sessions available in clinics, theatres, outpatient procedures and scanning across the full breadth of obstetrics and gynaecology. There is the opportunity for appointees of sufficient experience to be supported to step up to consultant duties with appropriate supervision in due course.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Denmark Hill (with some sessions at the PRUH site) and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.

The post holder will work within the MDT to deliver clinical care in the Women’s Health department as a member of the resident’s doctor rota. Where appropriate the postholder may have specific sessions within sub-departments or specialist areas.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability .

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

· Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

· Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

· Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

· Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

· Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.

Person specification

Application form and interview

Essential criteria

• Registerable medical qualification.
• Full MRCOG or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology practice equivalent to ST6-7 level / Post-CCT
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of obstetrics and gynaecology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.

Desirable criteria

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
• Sub-Specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Familiar with current structure of National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
• Management course and / or qualification.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of women’s health.
• Able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Teaching skills course / qualification.

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