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.
Person specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent medical degree and MRCOG or equivalent
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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, North West, 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 16 Jul 2026.
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