Locum Consultant in Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term post covering Maternity

An opportunity has arisen to join our team of enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a period of 12 months as labour ward lead, contributing towards enhancing both obstetric and gynaecological services within our unit.

The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric background, with the ability to demonstrate experience and interest in high-risk obstetrics. They will contribute to the delivery and development of antenatal services, including maternity triage, while also undertaking regular gynaecology outpatient clinics and theatres supporting the wider gynaecology service.

The successful candidate will join the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota and must be able to demonstrate experience in supporting all elements of the on-call service across both obstetrics and gynaecology.

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register. The successful candidate should have undertaken appropriate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and fulfil the criteria for admission to the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department

Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department

Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day

An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit

To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate

Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan

Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG

Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Full GMC
  • MRCOG or equivalent
  • Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent
  • Excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of labour and high risk antenatal care

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
  • PROMPT trained and faculty
  • ATSM in fetal or maternal medicine
  • ATSM in Antenatal Care/ High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent
  • ATSM in Labour Ward Lead
  • Special Interest in aspects of Gynaecology to support the department

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: 22 July 2026

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