Job details
- Job reference: 251466
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 29/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Raigmore Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 01/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
10 PAs/40 hours per week
£115,331 - £153,247 per annum pro rata
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a keen interest in supporting our fetal and/or maternal medicine teams. We provide services at Raigmore Hospital and outreach clinics at our Community Midwifery Units (Skye, Fort William and Caithness).
We seek a consultant to join our team as part of our complement of fourteen Consultants, seven Specialty Doctors, four Specialty Registrars and six FY2/GPST’s, who will work as a co-operative, committed and capable member of our collegiate consultant team; all applicants whose specialist skills and interests will support and complement those of existing colleagues are welcomed.
Inverness is part of the North Cancer Alliance and has close links with a weekly MDT with Aberdeen, Grampian. There is an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and an Obstetric Day Unit. Specialist clinics include a joint diabetic antenatal, maternal medicine and fetal medicine clinic. For gynaecology: Fast-track gynaecology clinic, Colposcopy clinic, unintended pregnancy clinic, and an out-patient hysteroscopy service. In theatre we undertake regular Caesarean Section lists and gynaecology lists.
The Department participates in the teaching programme for medical undergraduates from Aberdeen University. Specialist trainees in the North of Scotland Deanery rotate to and from Aberdeen.
Applicants unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post and, if appointed, the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis. Applicants should hold CCT or CESR, or be eligible within six months of interview.
Raigmore Hospital is a modern District General Hospital with 454 beds. The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology serves a geographically wide population from Highland. There are approximately 2,000 deliveries per year.
Inverness is the capital of The Highlands of Scotland - a most wonderful area in which to live and work. It enjoys road, rail and air links to both the north and south. The attractive surrounding countryside offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department prior to application.
Dr Darren Thomas – Clinical Director for Obstetrics
Email: darren.thomas@nhs.scot
Dr Tracey Sturgeon – Clinical Director for Gynaecology
Tel 01463 704000
Email: tracey.sturgeon@nhs.scot
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent
- Car driver with full driving licence
Desirable
- Complementary ATSM’s/ sub-specialty training in gynae-oncology
- Further higher degree (MD / PhD/MSc or equivalent)
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
Staff Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding the role of clinical management
- Ability to bring about improvements in quality of care for patients
- Computer skills
- Evidence of clinical guideline development
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration training/experience
- Appraisal training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology
- Experience of working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the NHS
- Recent ‘hands on’ experience and expertise in intra-partum care
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion in the specialty
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Desirable
- ALS
- MOET
- ALSO
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical, practical and non-technical skills
- Experience in clinical skills assessments
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision course (NES or equivalent)
- Experience in simulation training
- Experience in OSCE examination
GMC/Specialist Registration
Essential
- Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at date of interview
Research & Audit Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research
- Knowledge of latest key research findings in obstetrics & gynaecology
- Understand the role of clinical audit within service and show evidence of participation
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of original peer-reviewed research
Team Working & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to clinical excellence
- Commitment to share duties and responsibilities for planning, management and development of professional services.
- Commitment to CPD
- Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills with colleagues, GPs, midwives, nurses, patients, relatives and other agencies
- Alignment with the Board’s policies and procedures
- Ability and willingness to take equal share in the on-call rota
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly for prospective cover.
Desirable
- Potential for personal development initiative
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