Job overview

We are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced Specialty Doctors / Post-CCT Fellows to join our busy and progressive Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Homerton Healthcare. You will work within a supportive, high-acuity tertiary service providing outstanding care to a diverse patient population.

These posts are ideal for doctors who are either post-CCT or within 12 months of completing training and looking to gain additional skills and experience in both elective and emergency gynaecology, with opportunities to develop towards a Consultant role or to work toward CESR completion.

The successful candidates will join a well-established team of 16 Consultants, 4 Post-CCT Fellows, 17 Specialist Registrars / Trust Clinical Fellows, and 16 SHO/FY2 doctors.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical and managerial experience in preparation for a consultant position. You will undertake independent gynaecology clinics, lead elective Caesarean section lists, and contribute to the ‘Advice and Guidance’ service. There are opportunities to develop special interests in Colposcopy and Vulvoscopy, depending on accreditation and service needs.

Our Gynaecology service includes subspecialty expertise in:

• Endometriosis (designated centre)

• Complex abortion care (tertiary referral centre)

• Colposcopy, urogynaecology, vulval disease, perineal disorders

• Acute gynaecology and outpatient hysteroscopy

• Early pregnancy and fertility services

The 4 Specialty Doctors/Post-CCT Fellows participate in a 1:4 full shift rota, providing Senior Registrar-level night cover alongside another registrar and two SHOs, with a non-resident consultant on call after 22:00.

Example weekly structure:
Combination of theatres, clinics, SPA, and ‘Advice and Guidance’ sessions, including regular night shifts (fixed weekday and weekend nights).

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months.

The role is not compliant with the minimum 46-hour rest period before and after transition between day and night shifts, as per the 2021 Specialty Doctor Contract.

Prospective cover for annual leave is not provided.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.