Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Yorkshire is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic team, work on developing maternity services according to national plans, and has room for personal skill development. The successful candidate will be expected to possess full GMC registration and must have experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. Competitive salary and full-time flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Must have MRCOG or equivalent.
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and develop maternity services.
• Provide obstetric and gynaecological care.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Good leadership skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Good organisational skills

Caring attitude towards patients

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCOG or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

On the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and forward thinking obstetrics and gynaecology team in a successful Trust in South Yorkshire. It is anticipated that the successful candidate, with the support of the new Gynaecology and Maternity Medicine Network, will help consolidate current services as well as developing further services in line with the national maternity plan and Saving Babies Lives V3. The postholder will also have the opportunity to develop their skills in a specialist interest if so desired. This special interest can be in either obstetrics or gynaecology and can be discussed at interview.

Any candidates shortlisted who require alternative arrangements should inform the recruitment team following shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0806-12-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP

Job responsibilities

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

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, midwives and other staff groups.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational and management skills.
• Supportive and tolerant.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Caring attitude to patients.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• CCT or equivalent.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview.

Desirable

• Special Interest accreditation (ATSM) / Equivalent in obstetric medicine.
• Higher Degree.
• Evidence of research/publication.

Management, Admin, Teaching and Training experience

• Understands importance of management skills.
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff and medical students.

Experience

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk