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Job overview
We are looking for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team of Consultants in Women’s Health at Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team when we are developing and expanding services offering high quality care to our women in all parts of our service.
As the hub for the South West Complex Termination of Pregnancy Network and a direct NHS abortion care provider, experience in abortion care and management would be especially welcome.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Meets professional health requirements
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Desirable
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general obstetrics
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience in routine and complex abortion care, including the provision of surgical abortion to 23+6 weeks and provision of feticide
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencing the post.
- Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- • Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is Salary is dependant on experience.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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