Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Full registration with GMC and Inclusion on the specialist Register (Min 6 months)
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
MB ChB or equivalent medical degree and MRCOG or equivalent
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in Obs & Gynae and adequate experience
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and any Gynaecology ATSM
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Experience of clinical audit and writing clinical guidelines
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of engagement in clinical governance procedures and risk management
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of NHS Management structures and issues
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Excellent communication skills and MDT working experience
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of commitment to CPD and up to date knowledge of O&G
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Full registration with GMC and Inclusion on the specialist Register (Min 6 months
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Additional ATSMs
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Experience in research and have published articles
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Experience in developing care pathways
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Previous management experience and service reviews
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Teaching qualification
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Training in mentoring and educational supervision
- Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Specialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the departmentSpecialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the department
Job overview
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 10 PAs (additional 0.5 PAs)
We are looking for two enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultants to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. The successful candidates will work alongside the existing team to help grow, develop and innovate the service to meet modern standards of care.
The Trust and Department are focused on meeting the challenges presented in the recent national review of maternity services, as well as delivering innovative models of care in Gynaecology, as part of the Trust’s transition to a complete integrated care organisation with our community health, local authority, and social care partners.
The department has a strong track record of postgraduate and undergraduate training,
Successful candidates must be qualified and proficient in gynaecology scanning and able to undertake major gynaecology surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the non-resident on call rota. At present this is a 1:15, covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. The job plan will be flexible, depending on the specialist skills of the successful candidate.
An indicative consultant job plan currently includes:
- Weekly gynaecology or antenatal clinic (depending on interest)
- Daytime emergency O&G cover
- Out of hours on calls
- Share in Elective Caesarean Section sessions
- Specialist session - One Stop Post Menopausal Clinics, Out Patient Procedure Clinics, Infertility, Colposcopy
- Elective gynaecology Theatre Sessions
The job plan will be agreed ahead of commencing employment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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.
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This advert is for Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton-under-Lyne, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (to cover Maternity Leave). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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