Consultant Obstetrician

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician to join the James Cook University Hospital's fetal medicine and obstetric teams in Middlesbrough. This substantive replacement post requires full GMC registration and specialist register status in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, or eligibility within 6 months of interview.

The role involves contributing to on‑call duties, participating in fetal medicine activities, and working within a larger consultant team.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and specialist registration in obstetrics and gynaecology or nearing CCT.
• Completion of formal training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Membership of RCOG or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to on‑call duties (4th on call, non‑resident) and support junior doctors.
• Join a fetal medicine team to form a larger Obstetrics/Gynaecology consultant group.
• Provide specialist knowledge and expertise in high‑risk obstetrics.

Skills

Teaching & supervising

Research experience

Education

Full GMC registration

Formal obstetrics & gynecology training

RCOG membership or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months

High risk obstetrics / Labour ward SST or ATSM

Educational Supervisor Training

Management Training

Job description

Main area Family Health Services Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week (plus 8 PA per week available) Job ref 328-FHS-MED-8203600

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Consultant Obstetrician

YC72

Job overview

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in High risk Obstetrics. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Obstetrics & Gynaecology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

This is a substantive replacement post to commence as soon as possible. The post holder will join a team of existing Obstetric Consultants and be part of a Fetal Medicine team to form a larger team of Consultants in Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology based at the James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to contribute to on call duties (4th on call, non-resident) supporting specialist resident doctors (second and third on call) and another junior resident doctor (first on call), and occasionally 3rd on call whenever there is a gap at the senior registrar tier but this is shared by all consultants. There is the opportunity for extended roles within the fetal medicine and obstetric teams

Working for our organisation

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of completion of formal training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Membership of RCOG or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
• Qualifications in other specialist skill (High risk Obstetrics/Labour ward SST or ATSM)
• Educational Supervisor Training
• Management Training

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
• Evidence of research

Experience

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Experience in counselling
• Established teaching interest

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested toensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [emailprotected] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Address The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone [phone], ext. 57396