Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Jobs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist to lead care across outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency settings. The role includes participating in on-call rotas and contributing to service delivery on the delivery suite.

You will engage in clinical governance, teaching, and workforce development while collaborating across hospital sites to maintain high-quality maternity services and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led obstetric and gynaecological care across outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency settings.
• Participate in consultant on-call rota including labour ward 'Hot Week' cover and weekend on-call.
• Support delivery of consultant presence on the delivery suite and contribute to labour ward rounds.
• Contribute to clinical governance, guideline development, quality improvement, audit, teaching and training activities within the department.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate education and help develop the future workforce.
• Work collaboratively across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and across hospital sites as required.

Job description

Key responsibilities include: Providing consultant-led obstetric and gynaecological care in outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency gynaecology settings. Participating in the consultant on-call rota, including labour ward "Hot Week" cover and weekend on-call commitments. Supporting the delivery of 74.5 hours of consultant presence on the delivery suite and contributing to labour ward ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Working closely with colleagues to maintain and develop high-quality maternity and gynaecology services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Contributing to clinical governance, guideline development, quality improvement, audit, teaching and training activities within the department. Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education and helping to develop the future workforce. Participating in service development, incident investigations and departmental leadership initiatives that support continuous improvement in women's health services. Working collaboratively across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and, where required, supporting services across both hospital sites. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process. Closing Date: 15.11.2026 Assessment Date: 26th November Interview Date: 07.12.2026

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust