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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week (This role has an on-call requirement)
Job ref
344-5912CONWCY-E
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth Queen mother
Town
Margate
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/10/2026 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynae (interest in High-Risk Obstetrics)

Consultant

Job overview

The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is a busy district general hospital close to the Kent coast and surrounded by countryside. We have 3000 deliveries per year. The labour ward has 8 delivery rooms and a dedicated obstetric emergency theatre which is present on the labour ward. 


The Trust hosts medical students on attachment from GKT, UCL and Imperial Medical Schools and became a University Hospital linked to GKT in 2009. 


From September 2020, we started to host an intake of medical students from the new Kent and Medway medical school which is based in East Kent.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA’s and 2 supporting professional activity PA’s. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.


There will be a Friday on call with out of hours frequency will occur every fourth week (Category A at 8%) with weekend frequency being 1:7 (Category A at 5%) as well as regular antenatal clinics, gynae clinics, operating lists and triage cover. These will either be stand alone or alongside another consultant. There will be timetabled theatre sessions for the planned caesarean birth lists.  

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high risk caesarean sections
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in conducting Maternal Medicine/ Joint diabetic ANC

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
  • ATSM advanced labour ward practice
  • Further ATSM in either obstetrics or gynaecology
  • MRCOG part 2/3
Desirable criteria
  • ATSM in Maternal Medicine

Clinical governance

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Audit
  • Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
  • Evidence of participation in annual appraisal

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nimmi Othayoth
Job title
Lead Clinician for QEQM Hospital
Email address
[email protected]
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