Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist following retirement of the current post holder. This an exciting opportunity for a replacement substantive consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a special interest in Fetal Medicine and High-Risk Obstetrics. The successful candidate will complement and enhance our obstetrics and gynaecology service.
Main duties of the job
The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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Details
- Date posted: 24 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-0807-06-26
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
- ATSM in advanced LW practice.
- ATSM /equivalent experience in Fetal Medicine and/ATSM or equivalent experience in High risk Obstetrics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCOG or equivalent.
- CCT or equivalent.
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview.
Desirable
- Special Interest accreditation (ATSM) / Equivalent in high risk obstetrics / ultrasound training.
- Higher Degree.
- Evidence of research/publication.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, midwives and other staff groups.
- Compassionate attitude.
- Communicate effectively with multi-professional colleagues to ensure a professional relationship.
- Knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems.
- Basic IT skills.
- Organisational ability.
- Enthusiasm andabilityto work under pressure.
Desirable
- Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
- Knowledge of research processes.
Management, Admin, Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Understands importance of management skills.
- Experience ofsupervising junior medical staff and medical students.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
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