Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team. The post is for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist for 12 months. You will be part of a team of 32 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The unit was rated as Good by the CQC in March 2025.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric & Gynaecology skills such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, Maternity Assessment Unit, Hysteroscopy lists, theatre lists and Gynae outpatient clinics in collaboration with existing consultants.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team based structure to support care across both hospital sites. They will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. They will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
This post is based primarily at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.750PA’s. You will participate in the Obstetric on-call rota - 1:16 weekday and 1:15.4 (1:7.7) weekend obstetric on-call. (Weekends are Split to align presence and on-call – on a Friday & Sunday sequence, followed by a Saturday sequence)
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric & Gynaecology skills such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, Maternity Assessment Unit, Hysteroscopy lists, theatre lists and Gynae outpatient clinics in collaboration with existing consultants.
The post holders will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team based structure to support care across both hospital sites. They will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. They will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and details regarding this post - please refer to the Main job pack in this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
- SITM/ATSM – Gynae Surgical Care
- SITM/ATSM – Hysteroscopy
- Module in Early Pregnancy Scanning / Gynae scanning
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Approaching independence with complex obstetric care, complex obstetric operating & Labour ward experience
- Ability to work within acute care team to promote planning and safety
Personal Attributes and Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Evidence of team leadership
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 10 Jul 2026.
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