Job summary

Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist(Lead for Colposcopy & Special Interest in Gynaecology Oncology

This is a locum consultant post for 6 months with a possibility of extension to 12 months. The post is with a special interest in Gynaecology Oncology and Lead for colposcopy to join a team of twenty other consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

The colposcopy service serves the Croydon population and sees approximately 4000 women per year through either direct referral from South West London Laboratories or for clinical indications from primary and secondary care. There are currently 10 clinics running per week to meet demand, some of which will include 'see & treat' slots to improve the patient journey.

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About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.