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Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB £113,565 – £150,569 a year Fixed-Term Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 18 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston upon Thames

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Role description

Job summary

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'.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

The area surrounding the hospital is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a large commuter population.

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-2901-MS

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Fundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full person specification and a list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
ATSM gynae-oncology or equivalent ATSM in Colposcopy or equivalent

Desirable

MD/PhD
ATSM Labour Ward Management
Subspecialisation Gynae-oncology

Management Skills

Essential

Attended management training course.
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level

Desirable

Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
Experience in working in an MDT

Desirable

Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
Demonstrate commitment in research.
First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
Risk Management experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
Enthusiastic
Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Experience in tertiary Gynae-oncology Centre
Strong surgical expertise in both laparoscopic and open management of gynaecological pathology

Desirable

Experience in outpatient gynaecology procedures e.g gynaecology ultrasound scanning
Experience of Robotic Surgery

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

Experience in developing obstetric and gynaecology guidelines
Course in leadership skills

Desirable

Database/computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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