Job overview
A Consultant post has become available in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).
This is a a full-time Gynaecologist, participating in on call and hot week rotas. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. A passion for Gynaecological care is essential.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time Gynaecologist Post - Day time gynaecology commitments would include gynaecology clinics, including PMB, hysteroscopy and two week wait referrals, gynaecology hot week and operating theatre sessions.
The successful candidate will be job planned to support governance and teaching roles to support the running and development of the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Gynaecological surgery (e.g. Benign Abdominal Surgery)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g., PG Cert
- Medical leadership
- Other ATSMs in gynaecology
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Ability to deal with all common obstetric and gynaecological emergency presentations
- Teaching Experience (undergraduate and postgraduate)
Desirable
- Formal undergraduate education role e.g. OSCE examiner
- Intermediate Gynaecological Scan
- Experience of supporting placenta accreta spectrum caesarean hysterectomy
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and quality improvement projects
- Attendance on management or leadership course
- Evidence of involvement in obstetric or gynaecology governance
Desirable
- Trained in quality improvement methodology.
- Qualification in management or leadership
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This advert is for Consultant Obstetrician with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Preston Hospital, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 10 PA's. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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