Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Laparoscopic)

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

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales seeks a Consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology to work at Singleton Hospital. The position includes participation in an on-call rota and daytime clinical cover, adhering to healthcare governance standards. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and have relevant specialties. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Fully Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice.
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification in OBGYN.
• On Specialist Register or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Participate in risk management and clinical governance.
• Lead on initiatives to improve service quality.

Skills

Effective leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team Working

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification in OBGYN

Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will contribute to prospective on-call rota (1 in 8) covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will also contribute to prospective daytime clinical cover of gynaecology ward (1:12) and delivery suite (1:8).

You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council.

You will be required to participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the directorate, and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.

Main duties of the job

To provide, along with other consultant colleagues (as appropriate), a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.

To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues, you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and the Annual Plan of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety through quality improvement methodology.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NPTSSG10011S

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty

Swansea

SA2 8QA

Job description Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Fully Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice
• MRCOG (or appropriate specialist qualification in OBGYN)
• On Specialist Register or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent) at the time of interview

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Evidence of active participation in research including peer reviewed publications

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Advanced IT skills including database management and data handling for the purpose of audit and clinical queries

Personal Attributes Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

• The ability to innovate and a willingness to try something new, with the aim to improve the service to patients
• The ability to consider, develop and execute service development in all aspects of the patient pathway, including screening, prevention and primary care initiatives

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Fully Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice
• MRCOG (or appropriate specialist qualification in OBGYN)
• On Specialist Register or within 6 months of receiving CCT (or equivalent) at the time of interview

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Evidence of active participation in research including peer reviewed publications

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Advanced IT skills including database management and data handling for the purpose of audit and clinical queries

Personal Attributes Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

• The ability to innovate and a willingness to try something new, with the aim to improve the service to patients
• The ability to consider, develop and execute service development in all aspects of the patient pathway, including screening, prevention and primary care initiatives

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty

Swansea

SA2 8QA

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty

Swansea

SA2 8QA

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)