Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in the UK seeks a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to oversee clinical operations and lead a team in providing top-quality care. The ideal candidate will ensure the proper functioning of the department, mentor junior staff, and develop clinical procedures while participating in educational programs. This position offers a chance to advance in an accredited center with aims for further growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and relevant specialist training.
• Strong leadership and teaching abilities required.
• Experience in clinical audits and improvement initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and guidance within the service.
• Supervise junior medical staff and facilitate their training.
• Develop standards and procedures for high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching and mentoring

Leadership

Collaborative care

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Minimal Access Surgery and/or Colposcopy)

Airedale received full accreditation as a BSGE Endometriosis Centre in 2025. Airedale is confirmed for a new hospital build by 2030. This is an excellent opportunity for a keen and talented candidate to build and shape a service.

The Colposcopy service accepts just under 800 referrals per year and recently had a successful NHSCSP Q&A visit. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of an NHSCSPL Colposcopist, a Nurse Colposcopist, and a trainee Nurse Colposcopist. The service is supported by 1.5 WTE colposcopy administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical expertise and guidance within the service.
2. Take clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
3. Develop standards, procedures, and systems to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.
4. Supervise junior medical staff, offering both formal and informal teaching and oversight.
5. Participate in educational programmes, including teaching and clinical audits.
6. Teach and train staff across disciplines, including nursing and support staff.
7. Maintain an up-to-date job plan and personal development plan.
8. Register and participate in CPD schemes with the RCOG.
9. Advise GPs on patient suitability for hospital admission.
10. Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard.
11. Develop care pathways and clinical guidelines with the multi-professional team.
12. Foster good working relationships with wards, outpatient services, and other departments.
13. Collaborate with colleagues and primary care to promote integrated care.
14. Provide educational, clinical support, and leadership within the team.
15. Ensure availability of information to measure and benchmark clinical performance.
16. Review service quality, identify causes of success and failure, and maintain high standards.
17. Act as a professional role model, demonstrating organizational values and behaviors.
18. Ensure junior doctors' training meets college requirements.
19. Participate in medical staff appraisals.
20. Mentor new and current consultant employees.

Job Planning:

Job plans will be based on a partnership approach, involving preparation, discussion, and approval by the Clinical Director and Medical Scrutiny Committee. The plan will include all duties, NHS and private, as well as objectives and resources.

Responsibilities include:

1. Direct Clinical Care, including on-call duties.
2. Supporting Professional Activities.
3. NHS responsibilities aligned with the Trust tariff.
4. External duties.

The Trust aims to increase the use of its resources to enhance productivity and support growth and business development.