Job summaryCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is welcoming applications for a Consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our expanding team. These new posts are designed to strengthen our consultant workforce, ensuring year-round antenatal clinic provision and enhanced senior clinician support for women accessing our maternity and gynaecology services.The post is full-time, with a predominant focus on maternity care and some gynaecology responsibilities. As the directorate progresses towards separate Obstetrics and Gynaecology rotas, generalist consultants will contribute to both areas, allowing flexibility in future job planning.We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, and forward-thinking individuals who are committed to teamwork and to delivering safe, high-quality care.Main duties of the jobThe role involves providing consultant-led care in Obstetrics, with an element of Gynaecology practice, and participating in the consultant on-call rota at Calderdale Royal Hospital, alternating between Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post includes resident on-call duties from 18:00-22:00 on weekdays and 08:00-19:30 on weekends when on duty, as well as delivering acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology cover during "hot weeks" (Monday-Friday, 08:00-18:00) up to four weeks per year. The consultant will contribute to antenatal clinics, labour ward cover, and emergency and planned gynaecology services, while actively engaging in teaching, supervision, and multidisciplinary team working. The post also involves supporting service development as the directorate transitions to a split rota system, and participating in audit, governance, and service improvement initiatives. Initial support and on-the-job training will be provided where appropriate.About usCHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems. Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.DetailsDate posted05 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
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Depending on experience
113,565- 150,569 per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number372-FSS-MD110-BJob locationsCRH/HRIHalifax/HuddersfieldHD3 3EAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPerson Specification (Essential)Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.CCT (or within six months of obtaining) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Broad experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Evidence of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills.Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and teaching.DesirableSubspecialty or special interest that complements the department.Involvement in service development and innovation.Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.On-Call CommitmentsAlternating Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call split rota.Resident cover during evenings and weekends as specified.Four hot weeks of acute cover annually.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPerson Specification (Essential)Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.CCT (or within six months of obtaining) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Broad experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Evidence of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills.Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and teaching.DesirableSubspecialty or special interest that complements the department.Involvement in service development and innovation.Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.On-Call CommitmentsAlternating Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call split rota.Resident cover during evenings and weekends as specified.Four hot weeks of acute cover annually.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCOG or equivalentApplicants must have GMC Registration with a License to PracticeAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration2DesirableRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialtyATSM in Advanced labour ward practice, high risk pregnancy, Maternal medicineDesirableUnderstanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsATSM in Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy or Benign Gynaecology
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staffDesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCOG or equivalentApplicants must have GMC Registration with a License to PracticeAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration2DesirableRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialtyATSM in Advanced labour ward practice, high risk pregnancy, Maternal medicineDesirableUnderstanding current issues within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the future direction of the specialtyUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsATSM in Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy or Benign Gynaecology
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staffDesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching courseFormal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring ServiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. xsabvtc For further information please see
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