Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job summary

We are expanding our consultant workforce in Leicester and would love you to be part of our team. The department is looking for dynamic and energetic Obstetrician and Gynaecologists to contribute to the tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust

The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital) the successful candidate will work across both units as required.

Main duties of the job

-To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists

-Supervise and train Resident medical staff

-Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.

-To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic

-To provide a gynaecology operating list

-Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process

-Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning

-Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration

-To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors

-To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • MB BS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
  • Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
  • Delivery of good acute clinical care
  • Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Management

Desirable

  • Awareness of Service Development Issues
  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Management training on an accredited course

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate skills in written and spoken english that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
  • To be empathic and sensitive, capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
  • Highly developed emotional resilience

Desirable

  • Highly developed emotional intelligence
  • High standard of presentation both written and verbal
  • Demonstrable track record of successful change management
  • Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

  • Experience in and commitment to medical audit

Desirable

  • Completion of formal courses in audit
  • Published audit

Research

Essential

  • Understanding and interest in research.

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent research and development activity.
  • Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
  • Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education.
  • Appraisal and assessment skills.

Equality & Diversity

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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: 2 December 2026

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