Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join a dynamic team at Stockport. The role involves providing comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological services, participating in on-call duties, and contributing to the clinical governance of the department. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in high-risk obstetrics, with a commitment to safeguarding and workforce diversity.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to UK CTT training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Participation in audit and experience in high-risk obstetrics.
• Leadership training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute cover and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in teaching and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the maternity unit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Higher degree (MD or MSc)

ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice

ASTM in Acute gynaecology and Early Pregnancy

Job description

We are delighted you are considering applying for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist post at an exciting time for our journey at Stockport. The Obstetrics & Gynaecology department is focused on elective recovery and increasing our team of Consultants providing both Obstetric and Gynaecology care. This appointment will continue provision of Obstetric on call, acute gynaecology daytime cover, one stop clinics and delivery suite sessions.

The department is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, housed in a purpose-built Maternity Unit building over four floors providing comprehensive Women's health services. Along with the busy Maternity Unit, the department hosts a regional endometriosis centre, the South East sector Pelvic floor MDT with Urogynaecology services, and one of the busiest ambulatory gynaecology services in the North West.

You will be joining a dynamic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking team of consultants. This job will be split across both the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a Generalist, playing a key role in the provision of general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute gynaecology cover (CEPOD theatre, gynaecology SDEC), elective caesarean section lists, gynaecology outpatient clinics, one-stop hysteroscopy clinics, and labour ward. They will provide labour ward cover to maintain the consultant-delivered service, participating in a 1:10 weekday and 1:8 weekend on-call rota with prospective cover.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the healthcare provider and one of its largest employers.

We aim to improve workforce diversity to reflect our community and actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy/maternity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities.

If you need support with your application, please contact our recruitment team for alternative methods.

We support flexible working and will consider requests to accommodate your needs.

Benefits include:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, electronics, and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance for loans, savings, and debt management
• Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Job responsibilities

The role involves providing general Obstetric and Gynaecology services, including acute gynaecology cover, elective caesarean sections, outpatient clinics, hysteroscopy clinics, and labour ward coverage. The appointee will undertake specific roles as per the job plan, contribute to the day-to-day running of the maternity unit, and participate in teaching and clinical governance activities.

Additional responsibilities include ward rounds, administrative duties, liaising with GPs and other healthcare professionals, developing clinical guidelines, and maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to promote welfare and comply with policies. An enhanced DBS check (£54.50) and annual subscription (£16) to the DBS update service are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months
• ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice
• Gynaecological scanning
• Higher degree (MD or MSc)
• ASTM in Acute gynaecology and Early Pregnancy

Clinical Experience

• Experience equivalent to UK CTT training in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Participation in audit, experience in high-risk obstetrics and acute gynaecology, clinical guideline development, and NHS managerial awareness. Leadership training is desirable.

Teaching Skills

• Experience supervising medical and midwifery staff

Personal Skills

• Enthusiasm, leadership, communication, teamwork, clinical skills, and organizational abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires an enhanced DBS check at £54.50, deducted from the first salary, and membership of the DBS update service (£16 annually).

Salary range: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata.