Locum Consultant in Obstetrics

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a locum Obstetric Consultant for a full-time position at Birmingham Women's Hospital. The role involves 10 Programmed Activities per week and offers exposure to complex obstetric cases while working with a dedicated team. Applicants must have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, with a salary range of £105,504 to £139,882 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent, confirmed by GMC.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months.
• Completion of Labour Ward ATSM.
• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Obstetric Department, working closely with the direct team.
• Regular Labour Ward, Elective C-section sessions, and clinic exposure.
• Comply with local policies and procedures.

Job description

Overview

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a locum Obstetric Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team at our Birmingham Women's Hospital site which has 7,400 births per year. We are looking for someone who is Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate and with a commitment to continually improve our services, which have just been rated green by the CQC.

This post is advertised as full-time, however applicants wishing to be considered for a position with fewer sessions are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Obstetric Department, working closely with colleagues in the direct team and across the fetal medicine network.

This job will consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week as an annualised contract. The job plan includes on call duties as part of a 1 in 14 rota. The successful applicant will have regular Labour Ward, Elective C-section list sessions, dedicated Antenatal Clinic sessions and get exposure to a broad range of complex obstetric cases within our Tertiary Level Centre

The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and to comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of the Trust. Where the Consultant manages employees of the Trust, they will be expected to observe the local employment and personnel policies and procedures.

About us

Birmingham Women's Hospital merged with the Birmingham Children's Hospital in 2017. The Birmingham Women's Hospital site adjoins the University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - formerly the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which is an acute teaching hospital of the West Midlands, and the University of Birmingham and its Medical School.

The Trust offers a complete range of obstetric and gynaecological services. The hospital serves a large multiracial local community, currently delivering around 7,400 women per year and an equivalent gynaecological workload. We are a tertiary centre for perinatal care and are the regional centre for Fetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine and Clinical Genetics. Gynaecology services incorporate the Tommy's miscarriage centre.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependent on Experience

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 284-7383201-BW-KF-25-2

Job location: Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TG

Job responsibilities

The post holders are required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice medicine at this level. Full details of the personal specification are included in the job description.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Completion of Labour Ward ATSM
• Experience of supervising junior staff
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital or remain resident whilst on call

• Further higher degree

Other important information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the DBS 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Women\'s Hospital, Mindlesohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TG