
Job overview
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) are excited to advertise for a substantive Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Women and Children’s Collaborative. The Consultant will have joint extensive responsibilities for Obstetrics and Gynaecology including on call labour ward leadership and obstetric risk management.
There are also opportunities with this role to specialise in specific areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Gynae-Oncology (depending on appropriate level of qualifications and experience) to support with the modernisation of the department in line with NHSE’s 10 year plan. SPA time will also be factored into job planning to support with effective time management for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and reflective practice to enhance the quality of care provided to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient gynaecology services
Inpatient gynaecology services
Obstretric services
Governance and management
Oncology
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Recognised educational supervisor
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
- Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
- Maternal Medicine
- Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal Laparotomy and hysterectomy.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders – in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management
- Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH
Desirable
- Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience
- Experience in Emergency Gynaecology & laparoscopy, including benign operative experience
- Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
- Membership of relevant learned societies.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development. Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
- Formal training in medical education.
- Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
- Entry into the specialist register
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non- medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master’s degree, diplomas.
- Management training
- Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover.
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Cross site working
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective Multi- disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills – presentations of audit and research papers
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
- Continued Professional / Personal Development
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This advert is for Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in West Cumberland Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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