Consultant Obs & Gyn

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to provide specialist care. The successful candidate will lead the Obstetric Department, develop patient care standards, and supervise junior staff. A strong focus on obstetrics, along with excellent communication and leadership skills, is essential. This position offers generous benefits, including a pension scheme and 27 days of annual leave. Early application is recommended as the position may close before the specified date.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register.
• Experience and interest in fetal medicine and high-risk obstetrics.
• Complementary interest in maternal medicine is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership and administrative responsibility for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
• Develop standards and systems for safe patient care.
• Supervise junior medical staff and provide learning opportunities.

Skills

Obstetric focus

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Education

Completed CCT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post is a new Consultant role in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide specialist obstetric care, support the multidisciplinary team, and enhance maternal safety within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership and administrative responsibility for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
• Develop standards, procedures and robust systems to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from entry to discharge.
• Supervise junior medical staff and provide one‑to‑one learning opportunities.
• Lead Risk Management activities to ensure safe and quality care of women and families.
• Actively participate in educational programmes for junior staff, including formal teaching and clinical audits.
• Teach and train staff across other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date job and personal development plan.
• Register and participate in the RCOG CPD scheme.
• Issue advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to develop care pathways, clinical guidelines and promote close links with primary care.
• Ensure appropriate information is available to staff to benchmark clinical performance.
• Provide a role model of professional leadership and uphold Trust values.
• Ensure junior doctors training confirms to College requirements and participate in appraisal of medical staff.

Qualifications

• Completed CCT or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio) and must be on the Specialist Register.
• Strong obstetric focus with experience and interest in fetal medicine and high‑risk obstetrics.
• Complementary interest in maternal medicine is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Excellent communication, teaching and training skills.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments where applicable.
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rata).
• Access to NHS discounts and well‑being programmes.
• Opportunities for training, development and flexible working.

Equal Opportunity

The Trust is committed to staff development, equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect. The EDI agenda reflects our commitment to fairness and integrity.

Application

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Speculative statements should reflect the criteria, and early application is recommended as the post may be closed before the specified date.

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