Job overview
This is a full time Resident Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities. There are two Consultant positions.
The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. You will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.
It would be expected that you would not be covering services on other sites or in private practice when on call.
Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.
Interview date is to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. The post holder will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment
You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies. The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached in full prior to applying for the role.
Please note that you must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining your CCT at the time of interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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
Experience
Essential
- • Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- • Active involvement in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to requirements for CNST or other external regulators
Personal Qualities
Essential
- • Good leadership skills
- • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- • Good organisational and management skills
- • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- • Willing and able to travel to other sites of the trust
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- • MRCOG
- • An obstetric based ATSM
- • Gynaecology ATSM
Desirable
- • Medical education qualification
- • ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- • Sound understanding of risk management
Desirable
- • Ability to draw on evidence to contribute to departmental guidelines
- • IT and presentation skills
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This advert is for Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - FGH with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Furness General Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 10 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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