Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to join a dynamic, diverse, and highly supportive department. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Locum Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to help us continue delivering outstanding maternity care, with opportunities to develop and pursue individual gynaecological interests.

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Please contact the recruitment team after shortlisting if you need adjustments.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to:

• To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate.
• Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines.
• Participate in the timetabled obstetric sessions and join the other obstetric consultants in maintaining and developing modern obstetric practice to a high standard.
• Oversee the care of obstetrics patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists.
• Contribute to the resident and non resident on call rota.
• Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has moved from Poole site to Bournemouth site in Spring 2025.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Job responsibilities
The post will consist of a 10PA job plan in obstetrics which will also contain Obstetric on call duties. On call frequency will be 1:12 weekends and 4 in 12 24 hour on call obstetric shifts where there is a 12 hour resident quote and a 12 hour non resident quota.

The job plan will include activities such as antenatal clinic, specialist antenatal clinics such as diabetes, elective caesarean operating lists, and ECV lists. The activities within the job plan are flexible depending on the applicants skill set.

This job plan is intended to be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.

Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management. In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration
• MRCOG
• UK CCT / CESR in O&G
• Advanced training modules completed

Desirable

• Compliant with all Mandatory Training

Personal skills
Essential

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
• Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
• Ability to offer acute O&G care as the resident / non-resident O&G Consultant
• Teaching experience

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
• Evidence of involvement in risk management
• Evidence of Quality Improvement projects

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.

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).

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