Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking 2 motivated locum consultants who are passionate about maternity care and want to join one of the largest maternity providers in the UK. We have 2 posts at NMGH, with initial job plans of 10 Pa's. The posts are for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension to 12 months on review. Successful applicants will gain experience from a diverse population with many varied pathologies and problems. We encourage applications from trainees who have recently completed Specialist Training or Accreditation routes as we provide a supportive environment for individuals starting out at the consultant grade.

Responsibilities

• Support and complement both the secondary and tertiary Obstetric services provided by MFT Trust.
• Take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT.
• Take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both as outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.
• Deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.
• Participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working at the main site of employment.
• Provide out of hours care as described in individual job plan.
• Undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.
• Be responsible for obstetric and gynaecology training of junior staff and undergraduate students, and actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.
• Promote research and academic activity within the department.
• Attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training.
• Work will be required across sites within the Trust and successful candidates must be willing to be flexible in this regard.

Benefits

We offer an engaging and supportive environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.

EEO Statement

Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026.