Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Countess of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a preferred special interest in urogynaecology to join the Women & Children’s Building team. The role includes antenatal clinic, labour ward cover and general gynaecology duties.

We expect participation in the non-resident 3rd on-call rota (1 in 12) and flexibility to deliver Safe, Kind and Effective care across three sites in the Chester area.

Responsibilities

• Antental clinic, labour ward cover and general gynaecology clinic duties.
• Caesarean section lists and emergency gynaecology as routine.
• Non-resident on-call rota, currently 1 in 12.
• Deliver Safe, Kind and Effective care with flexibility across sessions.

Job description

Working Full Time: 10 sessions per week

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a preferred special interest in urogynaecology to join the team in our state-of-the-art purpose-built Women & Children’s Building. Other Gynaecology specialist interests would also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a preferred special interest in urogynaecology to join the team in our state-of-the-art purpose-built Women & Children’s Building. Other Gynaecology specialist interests would also be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to deliver clinical excellence and demonstrate a strong commitment to multi-professional working. Job plans will include antenatal clinic, labour ward cover, general gynaecology clinic, caesarean section lists and emergency gynaecology as a basic structure with additional sessions depending on the applicants skills.

You will need to demonstrate how your skill mix will help the department thrive and develop. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the non-resident 3rd on call rota, which is currently 1 in 12.

We ask all employees to be flexible in their role, to always ensure we are delivering Safe, Kind and Effective care.

The Countess of Chester Hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. Chester has excellent transport links, being within easy access of Manchester and Liverpool airports and the motorway networks. North Wales and the Lake District are within a short distance of Chester providing excellent recreational opportunities.

The Trust is committed to continued professional development, and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Barker Job title: Directorate Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01244 364254

Dr Victoria Finney

Clinical Director - Obs & Gynae

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Dr Sara Brigham

Associate Medical Director - W&C Division

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