Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (n/a) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call included in job plan) Job ref 153-M3953

Department name 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 temporary 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 applicant’s 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• MRCOG
• UK CCT / CESR in O&G
• Advanced training modules completed
• Compliant with all Mandatory Training

Personal skills

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

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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