Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - FGH

NHS; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This replacement post requires experience in gynaecological surgery, including minimal access methods. Responsibilities include outpatient clinics, assisting in cancer operations, and providing labour ward coverage. Applicants must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register and possess relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with 10 Programmed Activities per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to UK CCT.
• Active involvement in clinical audit.
• Ability to draw on evidence for departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gynaecology and ante-natal outpatient clinics.
• Assist in Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings.
• Provide labour ward cover and participate in operating sessions.

Skills

Sound understanding of risk management

Good leadership skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Good organisational and management skills

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

MRCOG

Obstetric based ATSM

Gynaecology ATSM

Job description

Job Summary

This is a full time Resident Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities.

Main duties of the job

The duties include Gynaecology and Ante‑natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. The post holder will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early‑stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.

You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies. The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.

About Us

We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Details

• Date posted: 03 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 331‑B1481025‑A
• Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF

Job Responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person Specification

Essential

Education & Qualifications

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• MRCOG
• An obstetric based ATSM
• Gynaecology ATSM

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy

Experience

• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Active involvement in clinical audit

Desirable Experience

• Experience of contributing to requirements for CNST or other external regulators

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Sound understanding of risk management

Desirable Skills

• Ability to draw on evidence to contribute to departmental guidelines
• IT and presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and management skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Willing and able to travel to other sites of the trust

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk