Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Sponsorship Available

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology to join our team at WWL.

The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology in order to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties

Day time labour ward cover.

All consultants will take part in a 1 in 12 rota of hot week cover, in which one week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00) is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week. These sessions involve prospective cover and must be swapped if they fall during a week in which holiday is taken.

Antenatal clinics

Each of the general antenatal clinics is shared between 2 or 3 Consultants and the special interest antenatal clinics are shared between 2 consultants in order to provide continuity of care during periods of absence for on call duties or leave.

General gynaecology and special interest clinics

The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. In addition, the post holder will be required to cover EPAU sessions and Menstrual disorder clinics (one stop hysteroscopy clinics). Colposcopy clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.

Theatre

The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access.

SPA Time

In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance framework within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • MRCOG or equivalent
  • Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
  • On the specialist register of the GMC

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Experience

Essential

  • Able to deal with common emergencies in general gynaecology and obstetrics

Desirable

  • Experience of risk management
  • Experience in laparoscopic surgery
  • Interest in paediatric gynaecology

Skills

Essential

  • ATSM in Advanced Labour ward Practice
  • ATSM in Subfertility and Reproductive Health

Desirable

  • ATSM in Benign Gynaecological Surgery: Hysteroscopy
  • Intermediate gynaecology scanning module (or equivalent experience)
  • Early pregnancy scanning.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to further knowledge and progression

Teaching

Essential

  • Commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Evidence of teaching initiatives

Additional

Essential

  • Able to facilitate multi-site working
  • The criteria below is mandatory and is to be included for all roles which involve regular interaction with the public
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role.

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to team building
  • Attended management training
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

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