Job details
- Job reference: 247097
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 29/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 10/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
- Department: Women and Children
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Full Time - 10 PAs
Fixed term for 12 months
Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with skills complementary to existing consultant’s interests. An interest in high risk obstetrics, maternal diabetes or fetal medicine would be welcomed. However, any special areas of interest could be considered after appointment. A significant contribution to our antenatal footprint anticipated. The role will also cover the labour ward. The job plan consists of ten programmed activities including OOH.
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be in possession of the MRCOG or equivalent, registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Aileen Cope aileen.cope@nhs.scot
Closing date: 29th July 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please quote reference number 247097 on all correspondence.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development.
- Willing to travel as required by the duties of the post.
Desirable
- Train the Trainers course or equivalent
Academic
Essential
- Participation in research or clinical audit to improve clinical care.
- Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Formal research training; demonstrated ability to design a research or audit project
- Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning and willingness to contribute to the activity of the NHS in Forth Valley.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by NHS Scotland and how these are being addressed in NHS Forth Valley
- Understanding of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
- Delivery of a patient safety or quality improvement project
- Demonstrates knowledge of Realistic Medicine.
- Understanding of leadership
- Knowledge of NHS Scotland targets for care delivery standards
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent
- Full GMC registration, with licence to practise
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT)
- Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD higher degree
- MBA or other relevant diplomas
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Excellent written and oral communication & listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Empathy to the needs of patients anxious and or in pain.
- High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate.
- Good information technology and administrative skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Appropriate sub specialty interest and knowledge.
- Understanding Forth Valley pathways and process for managing emergency patients
- Evidence that the applicant has considered their role and contribution to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team and how this might help Forth Valley Health Board meet its service obligations
- Any Obstetric ATSM (or equivalent)
- Intermediate RCOG Gynaecology Scanning Module ( or equivalent)
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