Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

NHS; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality maternal and gynaecological care across multiple hospitals, ensuring the best outcomes for your patients. The position offers a dynamic environment with a commitment to modernization and excellence in healthcare delivery. With a focus on work-life balance and professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and quality care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

In-house training programs

Occupational health support

Career pathways

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Candidates should have a CCT/CESR(CP) within six months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Cover sixty hours of labour ward duties and support emergency gynaecological services.
• Facilitate elective Caesarean section lists and manage on-call commitments.

Skills

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT/CESR(CP)

Job description

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Based at Nevill Hall Hospital and providing care at other Health Board sites, including the Grange University Hospital Cwmbran, Royal Gwent Hospital Newport, and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Mynach in South East Wales.

We are seeking a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join our team of twenty-one full-time and two part-time consultants.

The successful candidate will cover sixty hours of labour ward duties and facilitate eight elective Caesarean section lists per week. They will also support emergency gynaecological services, CEPOD theatre commitments, and existing Obstetric & Gynaecological services. The on-call commitment is 1:20.

Main duties of the job

In ABUHB, maternity services are provided across five community boroughs and at the obstetric units at the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran. The service includes midwifery-led Birth Centres in Ystrad Mynach (YYF), Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH), and Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH), with approximately 6,200 births annually.

Obstetric Antenatal Clinics are held at Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall hospitals, along with four outreach clinics in the community.

Feto-maternal services are available at RGH and NHH, with links to tertiary services in Cardiff and Bristol.

Gynaecology outpatient and inpatient services are provided at four hospitals, with outreach clinics at other sites.

The maternity and gynaecology services are committed to modernization and meeting current standards.

The number of sessions may vary based on agreement with the post-holder and the Health Board, either before or after starting the role.

This is a 10-session job plan, with commitments to evening and weekend on-call duties (rota 1:20). This includes daytime resident on-call coverage on weekends. The number of SPA days may vary with agreement, and an increase in SPA days would accompany additional duties. Over time, all consultants are expected to have 3 SPA days.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an award-winning NHS organization dedicated to high-quality care. We provide integrated acute, primary, and community services to a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer extensive benefits, training, and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in-house programs, recognized qualifications, and career pathways. We promote flexible working, work-life balance, occupational health support, and are developing a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to deliver care closer to home while providing high-quality hospital services when needed. Join us to be part of innovative healthcare delivery.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description.

This position involves regulated activities with children and adults, as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, and includes checks such as adults and children's barred list checks following any conditional offer.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and a license to practice. Candidates must also be on the GMC Specialist Register or have a CCT/CESR(CP) within six months of interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

Research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to reveal any criminal convictions.

Clinical Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Salary: £106,000 to £154,760 per annum, pro-rata.