# Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/be1af1ec-1d6a-40e8-b795-a8449f1e0d92 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/be1af1ec-1d6a-40e8-b795-a8449f1e0d92.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (n/a) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call included in job plan) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T09:01:33.838Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obstetrics_Gynaecology/Obstetrics_Gynaecology-v8292489 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8292489?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to join a dynamic, diverse, and highly supportive department. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Locum Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to help us continue delivering outstanding maternity care, with opportunities to develop and pursue individual gynaecological interests. The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section. Please contact the recruitment team after shortlisting if you need adjustments. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. ### Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to: - To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate. Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines. - Participate in the timetabled obstetric sessions and join the other obstetric consultants in maintaining and developing modern obstetric practice to a high standard. - Oversee the care of obstetrics patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists. - Contribute to the resident and non resident on call rota. - Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post will consist of a 10PA job plan in obstetrics which will also contain Obstetric on call duties. On call frequency will be 1:12 weekends and 4 in 12 24 hour on call obstetric shifts where there is a 12 hour resident quote and a 12 hour non resident quota. The job plan will include activities such as antenatal clinic, specialist antenatal clinics such as diabetes, elective caesarean operating lists, and ECV lists. The activities within the job plan are flexible depending on the applicant’s skill set. This job plan is intended to be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs. Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management. In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ### 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** - GMC Registration - MRCOG - UK CCT / CESR in O&G - Advanced training modules completed **Desirable** - Compliant with all Mandatory Training ### Personal skills **Essential** - Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. - Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative. - Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice. - Ability to offer acute O&G care as the resident / non-resident O&G Consultant - Teaching experience **Desirable** - Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects - Evidence of involvement in risk management - Evidence of Quality Improvement projects ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [job description (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10688890) - [person specification (pdf, 72.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10688891) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.