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Consultant in Gynaecology with a special interest in Urogynaecology
10 PA substantive post
Royal Free Hampstead site
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for 7 consultants in Gynaecology to join us at the Royal Free Hospitals NHS Trust to address the increasing general gynaecology and cancer workload across all our sites.
The candidates is expected to have a broad range of skills in gynaecology but this post is looking specifically for a candidate with a particular special interest in urogynaecology, ideally with experience in performing laparoscopic procedures. We are also looking to appoint consultants with interest in minimally invasive gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery/Endometriosis, gynaecology oncology, menopause and a generalist. There is a small amount of obstetrics and on-call component, and this is subject to change as the requirements in the department change.
About us
There will be regular weekend working up to 21 weekends a year (Saturday- further details from line managers). Whilst the main working site will be Royal Free Hospital - Hampstead site, there will be flexible cross site working to include Barnet General, Chase Farm, Edgware Community and Finchley memorial hospitals.
The successful candidate will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of gynaecologists, specialist nurses and allied health professionals. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team and develop good relationships with other staff within and outside of the department. Engagement with innovation, audit, quality improvement and research will be expected.
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £13+,882 a year per annum plus London Weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
3+1-RFL-6+11525
Job locations
Royal Free
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology, independent at elective and emergency day case and inpatient gynaecology surgery, competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including early pregnancy complications.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology, independent at elective and emergency day case and inpatient gynaecology surgery, competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including early pregnancy complications.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
MBBS
MRCOG
Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR date)
Desirable
MSc/MD/PhD
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology
ATSM or equivalent in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Ability to operate independently for day cases and most inpatient gynaecological procedures
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
Involvement in guideline development
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Calm under pressure, Self-contained with an ability to support team members
Effective communication and organisational skills
Self-aware, sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
MBBS
MRCOG
Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR date)
Desirable
MSc/MD/PhD
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology
ATSM or equivalent in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Ability to operate independently for day cases and most inpatient gynaecological procedures
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
Involvement in guideline development
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Calm under pressure, Self-contained with an ability to support team members
Effective communication and organisational skills
Self-aware, sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Consultant in Gynaecology with a special interest in Urogynaecology
10 PA substantive post
Royal Free Hampstead site
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for 7 consultants in Gynaecology to join us at the Royal Free Hospitals NHS Trust to address the increasing general gynaecology and cancer workload across all our sites.
The candidates is expected to have a broad range of skills in gynaecology but this post is looking specifically for a candidate with a particular special interest in urogynaecology, ideally with experience in performing laparoscopic procedures. We are also looking to appoint consultants with interest in minimally invasive gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery/Endometriosis, gynaecology oncology, menopause and a generalist. There is a small amount of obstetrics and on-call component, and this is subject to change as the requirements in the department change.
About us
There will be regular weekend working up to 21 weekends a year (Saturday- further details from line managers). Whilst the main working site will be Royal Free Hospital - Hampstead site, there will be flexible cross site working to include Barnet General, Chase Farm, Edgware Community and Finchley memorial hospitals.
The successful candidate will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of gynaecologists, specialist nurses and allied health professionals. The candidate should be keen to work as part of a team and develop good relationships with other staff within and outside of the department. Engagement with innovation, audit, quality improvement and research will be expected.
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £13+,882 a year per annum plus London Weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
3+1-RFL-6+11525
Job locations
Royal Free
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology, independent at elective and emergency day case and inpatient gynaecology surgery, competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including early pregnancy complications.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be fully trained in all aspects of general gynaecology, independent at elective and emergency day case and inpatient gynaecology surgery, competent at managing gynaecological emergencies including early pregnancy complications.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
MBBS
MRCOG
Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR date)
Desirable
MSc/MD/PhD
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology
ATSM or equivalent in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Ability to operate independently for day cases and most inpatient gynaecological procedures
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
Involvement in guideline development
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Calm under pressure, Self-contained with an ability to support team members
Effective communication and organisational skills
Self-aware, sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
MBBS
MRCOG
Entry onto the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR date)
Desirable
MSc/MD/PhD
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in gynaecology
ATSM or equivalent in urogynaecology and vaginal surgery
Ability to operate independently for day cases and most inpatient gynaecological procedures
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Ability to work flexibly and communicate within a multidisciplinary team
Involvement in guideline development
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Calm under pressure, Self-contained with an ability to support team members
Effective communication and organisational skills
Self-aware, sensitive, efficient, courteous, confidential manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1+75 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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
