Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant to support comprehensive care in obstetrics and gynaecology. The appointee will work closely with existing consultants, provide high-quality care, and may need to work across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to teaching and departmental management. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology practice.
• Ability to work across multiple sites as required.
• Participation in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Participate in departmental management including audits.
• Contribute to teaching and training within the Trust.

Skills

General obstetrics and gynaecological care

Audit and teaching skills

Medical management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

This is a substantive post and the post holder will be expected to support our consultants in delivering comprehensive care to women who attend the department.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (as well as other health and social care partners) have embarked on a strategic change programme known as the Integrated Care Systems (ICS). As a result of this the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trust’s vertical integration strategy.

The appointee will work closely with the existing Consultants to provide a full range of obstetric and gynaecological services appropriate to a District General Hospital. It is anticipated that the candidate will provide a high standard of general obstetrics and gynaecological and termination of pregnancy care.

The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. They will take part in a ‘hot week’ and on call Rota and 1:10 weekend on-call and may at some time in the future be required to be resident on call within the limits of the new Consultant contract (2003). The unit provides 74.5 hours Consultant presence on Labour Ward by means of a “Hot Week” from 08:00 - 17:00 hours with a further presence till 20:30 hours if “On –Call”.In addition we would expect the successful candidate to contribute to other aspects of the management of the department, including audit, teaching and medical management. As a merged Trust there may be a requirement in the future to work across both sites.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

A10 PA week consists of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).



Job planning will be used to reflect the needs of the department, ensuring that contracted work is appropriately remunerated. An initial job plan review will be undertaken by the Clinical Director after 3 months and annually thereafter, or if the work pattern changes. Any additional PAs contracted by the Trust will be agreed as a separate part of the job plan by mutual consent based on the service needs.

Please see attached Job Description for indicative timetable, further information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.

Closing Date: 25.08.2025

Assessment Date: wk comm 08.09.2025 (Date TBC)

Interview Date: 19.09.2025


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025