Consultant Obs & Gyn Locum opportunity - ST HELENA

Head Medical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £85,000pa

International supplement

Relocation allowances

Annual pension 7.5%

30 days leave + public holidays

Return flights coverage

Job summary

Head Medical is seeking a locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for St Helena from 10 December 2026 to 10 February 2027. The role delivers comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care within a unique, remote setting, with a mix of in- and outpatient work, imaging and surgical procedures.

You will lead clinical governance, training, and well-woman services, while supporting screening programs and on-call duties in a small island healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in country of practice (e.g., UK Specialist Registration).
• MRCOG or equivalent certification.
• Full registration with a recognised medical authority and good standing.
• Fluent in English; evidence may be requested (IELTS).
• Proficiency in obstetric/gynaecological ultrasonography.
• BSCCP or equivalent in colposcopy.
• Willingness to work flexibly; some evenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of local obstetrics/gynecology services, including in- and out-patient care, imaging, and surgery.
• Provide obstetric support to midwives; manage Caesarean sections and chronic conditions in pregnancy.
• Develop women’s health services, including well-woman and menopause clinics.
• Oversee screening programmes (breast, cervical, ante/post-natal) and contribute to governance and audits.
• Support paediatric care indirectly through maternal services and colleague teams.
• Train staff, participate in CPD, and maintain clinical governance.
• Engage in health promotion and lifestyle management for patients.
• Provide 24/7 on-call cover for emergencies as required.

Skills

Fluent in English

Ultrasonography proficiency

Willingness to work flexibly

On-call availability

Education

MRCOG or equivalent

Full medical registration

BSCCP or equivalent in colposcopy

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (country of practice)

Job description

The island of St Helena are looking for Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

10th December 2026 - 10th February 2027

St Helena offers a unique environment in which to work and live, with a variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful setting. Families with younger children will find it safe and welcoming, and there are excellent accommodation options.

St Helena Benefits Package Includes:

• Salary: £85,000pa (total remuneration c. £100,000 including allowances)
• Lowertax rates!
• An International Supplement
• Relocation Allowances for fixed term job
• Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
• Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
• Return flights covered
• The opportunity to experience great weather and a different way of life!

The island an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom located in the South Atlantic approximately 4,000 miles from the UK. The island’s population is around 4,500 and it has a typical small island economy with a high import dependency, a narrow economic base anda large public sector

Duties include

1. Working with other doctors, the nursing team, and allied health professionals on the island, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of a locally relevant, sustainable, and effective obstetrics and gynaecological service. This will include both in- and out-patient services, imaging, and surgical procedures.
2. Undertaking specialist duties including the provision of obstetric support to midwives; emergency and elective Caesarean Sections; management of hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions during pregnancy; and specialist gynaecological services including colposcopies, LLETZ, endometrial ablations, and hysterectomies.
3. Developing a wider range of women’s health services, including well woman and menopause clinics
4. Taking a lead on screening services on the island: this includes breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ante- and post-natal screening, as well as potentially some other screening services.
5. There is no medical paediatric service available on St Helena, and the obstetrician provides clinical support to the child and school nursing team, as well as to the midwives.
6. Training of other healthcare staff, clinical governance work including audits, and clinical outcome data collation and reporting. You will be expected to maintain continuous professional development.
7. Participation in health promotion and preventative care programmes including providing brief interventions and other lifestyle management support to patients.
8. Provide speciality on-call cover over a 24/7 period and attend any clinical emergencies and urgent care duties requiring this specialist skillset as may arise from time to time.

Essential Requirements

• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in country of practice (e.g. Specialist Registration in the UK)
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• I have attached further information
• Full registration with a recognised national medical registration authority, and good standing with that authority
• Fluent in English (oral and written communication); non-native English speaker may be asked to provide evidence of proficiency in English language e.g. IELTS
• Proficiency in obstetric/gynaecological ultrasonography
• BSCCP or equivalent in colposcopy
• Willingness to work flexibly – some evening work may be required.