# Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/10892900-ae3b-4c69-8cd2-0a3228774de2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/10892900-ae3b-4c69-8cd2-0a3228774de2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T12:22:20.314Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Obstetrics_Gyneacology/Obstetrics_Gyneacology-v7834553 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7834553?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician/Gynaecologist to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust. - To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists - Supervise and train junior medical staff - Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere. - To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic - To provide a gynaecology operating list - Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process - Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning - Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration - To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors - To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required. ### Main duties of the job The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week: - Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover - Core job plan The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities It is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2 PA’s for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). - PA’s are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training. In addition, 0.25 PA will be allocated for Educational Supervisors per supervisee and 0.25 PA for education/teaching. The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS. The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post. In order to ensure the Trust’s ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances, current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances. ## Job Details The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician/Gynaecologist to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust. To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists Supervise and train junior medical staff Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere. To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic To provide a gynaecology operating list Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required. ## Job Description The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week: Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover Core job plan The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions. ## Responsibilities It is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2 PA’s for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). PA’s are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training. In addition, 0.25 PA will be allocated for Educational Supervisors per supervisee and 0.25 PA for education/teaching. The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS. The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post. In order to ensure the Trust’s ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances, current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Understanding and interest in research. **Desirable** - Evidence of recent research and development activity. - Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality. ### Teaching **Essential** - Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates - Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education. - Appraisal and assessment skills. ### Management **Desirable** - Awareness of Service Development Issues - Evidence of management and administration experience - Management training on an accredited course ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate skills in written and spoken english that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. - To be empathic and sensitive, capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding. - Highly developed emotional resilience **Desirable** - Highly developed emotional intelligence - High standard of presentation both written and verbal - Demonstrable track record of successful change management - Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment ### Equality & Diversity **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. ### Qualifications / Training **Essential** - MB BS or Equivalent - Full GMC Registration - MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration - Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC). **Desirable** - Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. - Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent. ### Audit/ Quality Improvement **Essential** - Experience in and commitment to medical audit **Desirable** - Completion of formal courses in audit - Published audit ### Experience / Clinical Skills **Essential** - Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice - - - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients - IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc. - Delivery of good acute clinical care - Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest. ## Documents - [jd (docx, 668.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10104776) - [person spec (docx, 668.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10104778) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.