Specialist Grade Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Grade Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Rapid Access and General Gynaecology to join our dynamic Women\''s Health team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 12-month fixed-term post with potential to transition into a permanent contract. The role offers a broad scope of clinical responsibilities, including leading 2WW Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinics, supporting General Gynaecology Clinics, and contributing to Elective Caesarean Section and Gynaecology Operating Lists. You\''ll also provide expert care in our Maternity Triage and Day Assessment Unit, supporting high-risk women with compassion and clinical excellence. As part of the senior registrar rota, you\''ll participate in the on-call schedule with a fixed night every alternate week, ensuring continuity of care and leadership across services. There is potential for progression into a Consultant role through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Lead Rapid Access 2WW Gynaecology Clinics under the indirect supervision of a named consultant.

Manage your own patient list, including timely clinic documentation, result follow-up, and communication with GPs.

Provide senior-level expertise in the management of high-risk women in the Maternity Triage and Day Assessment Unit using standardised approaches for timely decision-making.

Support clinical decision-making and care delivery in the Maternity Day Assessment Unit.

Assist in elective caesarean sections, covering pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

Participate in gynaecology theatre lists under consultant supervision, with inpatient follow-up as required.

Work closely with obstetricians, anaesthetists, midwives, and the wider healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.

Contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, offering clinical insight and collaborative decision-making.

Communicate effectively with patients and families, ensuring clarity and compassion in all interactions.

Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on 2WW and high-risk obstetric care.

Engage in clinical audits and support the development of protocols and guidelines to enhance service delivery.

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Work closely with obstetricians, anaesthetists, midwives, and the wider healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.

Contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, offering clinical insight and collaborative decision-making.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on 2WW and high-risk obstetric care.

Engage in clinical audits and support the development of protocols and guidelines to enhance service delivery.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England\''s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, AandE, and children\''s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us \''Good\'' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and \''Outstanding\'' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West ..... full job details .....