Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Urogynaecology

NHS; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Cramlington, UK. The role involves providing services for Obstetrics and Gynaecology for North Tyneside and Northumberland. Key responsibilities include supervising junior staff and participating in clinical governance. The ideal candidate should hold relevant qualifications and is invited to apply if they are Specialist Registrars nearing CCT. This role offers flexible working conditions and a commitment to employee work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to entry for CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide Obstetrics and Gynaecology services for North Tyneside and Northumberland.
• Participate in the development of the service and support junior staff.

Skills

Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff

Experience in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery

Education

MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology & Vaginal Surgery; as we expand our medical team. The post will be trust wide with elective sessions at base site hospitals and acute sessions at The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH).

The successful candidate will be involved in the provision of both Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the population of North Tyneside and Northumberland. They will support the development of the service, supervise junior staff, support administrative and managerial responsibilities, and participate in clinical governance and audit activities.

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The post will be flexibly time-tabled to meet the demands of the service and the timing of sessions may change as the service develops.

The Job Plan will typically include an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care duties (including admin and on-call) and 1.5 Programmed Activities for Supporting Professional Activities. A proposed job plan has been outlined in Appendix 1 of the Job Description and will be agreed on commencement of appointment.

Consultant Medical Staff are expected to participate in 7 day working as part of their normal pattern. Your working pattern will be agreed locally as part of your job plan and may include shifts of variable hours including nights and weekends.

The service operates within the Northern deanery specialist registrar rotation and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, and the state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities. We strive to provide high-quality patient care and exceptional patient experiences, with a strong focus on patient safety and experience improvements.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in providing Obstetrics and Gynaecology services for the population of North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to assisting all employees to achieve work-life balance. Applicants unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be considered, with modification of job content discussed on an individual basis in consultation with colleagues.

Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview
• MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Experience

• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• ATSN or equivalent experience/qualification in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Address

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital