Job overview

Applications are invited from committed and enthusiastic doctors who have at least 6 months NHS experience (observer experience not included) for the above post based at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (QCCH), with a start date of the 5th August 2026 initially for 6 months with the option to extend to 12 months. Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital is part of Imperial NHS trust and was recently awarded Outstanding by CQC. It is a unique tertiary unit offering exceptional care to women in pregnancy and beyond. We have specialist services in preterm birth, maternal medicine, fetal medicine, early pregnancy, acute gynaecology, fertility, menopause and gynae-oncology.

 The post holder will cover both obstetrics and gynaecology, providing care in antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the maternity day assessment and the early pregnancy units. There are opportunities to gain training in ultrasound and basic surgical techniques and to attend our specialist clinics including preterm birth, obstetric medicine, fetal medicine, fertility, gynae-oncology, menopause and rapid access gynaecology clinics. 

Please do not apply if you have less than 6 months experience working in the NHS (observer experience is not included in this time frame) as your application will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take part in regular morning ward rounds of in-patients in both obstetrics and gynecology. Under supervision they will assess patients in the maternity day assessment and the early pregnancy and acute gynecology unit and in obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinics. 

The post holder will also cover labour ward and will have the opportunity to gain experience in basic operating techniques on our daily elective caesarean section lists which are covered by a consultant obstetrician. As part of their role the post holder will assist in providing pre, intra and postoperative care for patients within our leading gynae-oncology service.

 There is some flexibility in the rota to allow specialist interest sessions and time to complete audit, quality improvement or research projects.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.