Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grimsby is looking for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to deliver high-quality clinical services. This role requires a dedicated team player committed to patient care, with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. The position offers a competitive salary and contributes to world-class patient care within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Experience in managing pre-term birth prevention.
• ATSM in Operative Colposcopy.

Responsibilities

• Develop a one-stop Gynaecology clinic.
• Lead the development of the colposcopy service.
• Provide general gynaecology and obstetrics services.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCOG or equivalent

Advanced Labour Ward Capabilities

Job description

Job summary

The service administratively resides within the Family Services division. The current post is created to tackle the increasing demand from obstetrics and gynaecology service and to ensure safe obstetrics care.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology service is offered across two main sites; Diana Princess of Wales Hospital and Scunthorpe General hospital. The Diana Princess of Wales Hospital covers antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics, ambulatory, colposcopy clinics and theatre sessions. We provide level 2 neonatal care. The maternity unit, neonatal, NICU and administrative offices are all located within the Acorn suite. Gynaecology assessment unit (24/7) with in patient facility for Gynaecology, is provided at SDEC (Same day emergency care) and IAAU (integrated acute assessment unit).

In 2023/24 there were 2,121 deliveries in the maternity unit. The maternity provides LDRP (labour, delivery, recovery and postnatal) model of maternity care. There is consultant anaesthetist cover during working hours and a 24-hour epidural service is in operation. A robust midwifery team support the maternity service providing services in a hospital setting. There are advanced nurse practitioners and advanced midwifery practitioners incorporating in the medical rota. DPOW obstetrics and gynaecology training have been rated one of the highest in England at the national training survey in the last 2 years. We provide 60 hours on site consultant present at both acute sites.

Main duties of the job

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to junior doctors and medical students
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Operational Group's services plans

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted: 13 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 208‑1C402F‑25

Job locations: Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA

Job description

The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology procedures in this busy DGH.

The appointee must be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a Licence to Practice.

The appointee will:

• Develop a one‑stop Gynaecology clinic
• Lead the development of the colposcopy service
• Provide Labour and emergency cover daytime as well as out of hours at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital.
• Should not be on duty for labour ward whilst being timetabled for gynaecology clinic or antenatal clinic, private practice or covering another site.
• If required by operational pressure or service changes, pick up sessions at the Scunthorpe or Goole District General Hospital or Hull Royal Infirmary.
• Provide a general gynaecology and obstetrics services comprising outpatient clinics, ambulatory and theatre.

Person specification

Education and qualifications – Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG or equivalent
• Advanced Labour Ward Capabilities
• Experience in management of pre‑term birth prevention
• ATSM in Operative Colposcopy

Desirable

• Acute gynaecology ATSM
• Diploma in ultrasound scanning
• ATSM in Operative Hysteroscopy

Occupational experience and abilities – Essential

• Completion of CCT
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication with patients and ensure patient‑tailored plans are made
• Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate experience of this
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA

Employer's website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/