Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Sponsorship Available

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Two Exciting Consultant Opportunities Available

Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultants x 2(Urogynaecology/Vaginal Surgery and Generic O&G Experience)

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

We are currently recruiting for two replacement posts to join our supportive team that takes pride not only in delivering clinical excellence but also in fostering an inclusive environment where every member of staff is valued and appreciated.

Both job plans will be weighted more to Gynaecology, but also include an on call Obstetric component, plus other interests to suit the individual applicants & complement the team.

You will be joining a team of 12 consultants who share responsibility for the care of both inpatients and outpatients We are committed to a high performance culture that empowers all colleagues to thrive and be their best, guided by our Trusts vision, values, and behaviours

Our department offers a wide range of general and specialist obstetric and gynaecological services, delivered through close collaboration between consultants, doctors, nurses, and midwives. These services include:

Urogynaecology

Gynaecological oncology

Outpatient gynaecology

Early pregnancy assessment

Colposcopy

Specialist antenatal clinics

Fetal medicine

Consultant-led obstetrics and intrapartum care

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those under-represented in our region, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and people with disabilities.

Successful applicants will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and supporting benign gynaecology services, helping the department reduce long waiting times.

An interest in urogynaecology or vaginal surgery would be welcome, though other complementary subspecialty interests are also valued. The on-call rota covers both obstetrics and gynaecology.

The successful candidates will:-

Deliver high-quality, consultant-led care to patients, with a focus on safety, timeliness and effectiveness.

Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff, ensuring robust support and the highest standards of patient care.

Actively engage in rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision-making processes to support safe and efficient patient journeys.

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, including direct supervision of junior and specialty doctors.

Contribute to the department’s clinical governance agenda, supporting continuous learning and quality improvement through leadership roles.

Adhere to and promote the Trust’s clinical and corporate governance policies.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to address service-related issues and support ongoing service development.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
  • Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalent
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD.
  • Suitable ATSMs or equivalent experience
  • Urogynaecology

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 September 2026

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