Consultant OBS & GYN int in Ambulatory Gyn & Governance

Integrated Care System; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Integrated Care System is looking for a passionate Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ipswich Hospital. The role includes leadership responsibilities, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and participation in educational and governance activities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will hold full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, along with a commitment to improving patient care and clinical standards.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and MRCOG or equivalent qualifications.
• Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
• Additional qualifications in Advanced Labour ward practice and Benign Gynaecology.
• Independent surgical skills for on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership of the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
• Ensure high quality patient care and manage departmental standards.
• Supervision and training of junior medical staff.
• Participate in governance and risk management activities.
• Engage in educational programs for junior medical staff.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Expertise

Governance Processes Experience

Surgical Skills

Education

Full GMC

MRCOG or equivalent

Entry onto Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant OBS & GYN int in Ambulatory Gyn & Governance

The closing date is 09 August 2025

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital in the Women's CDG. We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The successful candidate will join our expanding team, contributing towards excellent patient-centred care within our unit.

The role on offer is for a standard 10 PA contract with opportunity for additional programmed activity subject to job planning. The role will include a weekly two week wait referral clinic, weekly PMB clinic, alternate week theatre list, and a weekly general antenatal clinic. There is the option of an alternate week colposcopy clinic. The role is supported by the appropriate level of core SPA sessions. The candidate will be required to participate within a 1 in 12 on call and hot weeks for both obstetrics and gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department

Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department

Supervision of the junior medical staff in the unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day

Risk management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families

An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit

To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate

Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan

Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG

Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital

The consultant's role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for Women's.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post to support our tertiary cancer service. The successful candidate will work with the team of Consultants and ANPs who make up the cancer diagnostic service as well as the Stour Gynaecology Oncology centre (the Cancer centre for Mid and North Essex, and East Suffolk). They will be able to demonstrate experience in the investigation and management of women referred with suspected gynaecological cancers and general obstetrics and gynaecology. Additional skills in operative out-patient hysteroscopy and colposcopy would be an advantage. We expect all our Consultants to contribute to and support the implementation of GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time), the expansion of minimally invasive surgery and same day discharge for laparoscopic surgery. The role includes dedicated time for the Gynaecology Governance Lead role supported by the Womens and Childrens governance team.

Person Specification

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• Full GMC
• MRCOG or equivalent
• Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT
• Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview
• ATSM in Benign Gynaecology: Hysteroscopy or equivalent experience
• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward practice or equivalent experience
• Independent surgical skills for on-call
• Experience of governance processes
• MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
• PROMPT trained and faculty
• BSCCP accreditation
• Research experience including participation in national trials
• Published research in peer reviewed journal
• Additional Governance training

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.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearon experience