Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a 9-month maternity cover in Peterborough. The role involves working primarily at Peterborough City Hospital with participation in on-call duties. Candidates should have relevant qualifications including MRCOG, and experience in broad obstetrics and gynaecology practices. This position aims to provide excellent care for women and their families, contributing to a high standard of maternity services.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Maternal Medicine at a secondary provider level.
• Recent active involvement in obstetrics required.
• Full GMC Registration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1 in 13 on-call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Ensure high-quality care for women and their families.
• Collaborate with maternity staff across sites.

Skills

Advanced Labour Ward Practice

Practical intrapartum obstetrics

Laparoscopic treatment for ectopic pregnancy

Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels

Broad experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCOG or equivalent

CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC

Job description

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Peterborough

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in the North West Anglia NHS Trust. Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust formally merged with Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 1st April 2017, to form the new Trust (on 3 sites).

This is a locum post fixed term at 9 months to cover maternity leave based at Peterborough City Hospital. This post is expected to start in January 2026. Applicants interested in working less than full time or who wish to job share are welcome to apply.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be working on one site at Peterborough city Hospital though there may be a need for cross site working in the future. The total number of deliveries is 4500 per annum. This appointment will be made by the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).

NWAFT serves a diverse and fast-growing population of 700,000 people and employs around 6,000 staff. NWAFT is commissioned by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB and Lincolnshire ICB.

Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Maternity Departments have been rated as 'Good' by CQC in June 2023. They have fully equipped obstetric and midwifery led birthing units, fetal medicine scanning and high risk obstetric services in addition to high quality modern inpatient and outpatient Gynaecology services. The Maternity IT system is K2 with all 3 modules- Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal.

Main duties of the job

This appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).

Both units have a credible reputation for their personal approach to the provision of maternity services and the excellent care provided for women and their families. There are about 2200 births per annum at Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH). Peterborough City Hospital (PCH) delivers around 4500 women per annum. Both units have a Midwifery-led birthing Unit (MLBU) alongside the Consultant led Unit.

The standard job plan is of 10 programmed activities (PAs). This includes participation in a 1 in 13 on call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Peterborough Hospital.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job responsibilities

See the attached job description and personal specification for complete information on the role requirements.

Applications are welcome from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust. To arrange this or to discuss the post in more detail please contact Miss Sonela Basak, Clinical Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Peterborough.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCOG or equivalent
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
• Full GMC Registration
• Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'
• ATSM Maternal Medicine or Advanced Antenatal Practice or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'
• ATSM Benign Gynaecological Surgery: Open and Laparoscopic or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'
• ATSM Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'

Experience & Knowledge

• Recent active involvement in practical intrapartum obstetrics
• Broad experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience of Maternal Medicine at secondary provider level
• MOET/ALSO instructor/PROMPT course
• Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
• Able to perform laparoscopic treatment for ectopic pregnancy

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of Attendance and presentation [incl poster] at national or international Obstetric and gynae meetings
• Evidence of completed and published research

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.