Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Locum Obstetric and Gynaecologist Consultant to serve in Whitehaven. This role involves general obstetric and gynaecology responsibilities along with on-call duties across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in these areas and contribute to a modern, improving environment. Benefits include up to 33 days of holiday and NHS discounts. This position presents a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking team dedicated to providing quality care.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience in general obstetric and acute gynaecology services.
• Ability to undertake clinical duties at multiple sites.
• Commitment to clinical audit, research, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services.
• Manage labour ward and undertake on-call duties.
• Contribute to clinical audits and training.

Skills

Obstetrics

Acute Gynaecology

Labour Ward Management

Risk Management

Education

Broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This post is for a Locum Obstetric and Gynaecologist Consultant. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement 5 Consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and 7 Consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call and risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in labour ward management. SPA time will be used for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching, training, and reflective practice.

We are a forward looking department and going through massive improvement programme. Our CQC rating is ‘GOOD’ and we aspire to become outstanding. Nationally we are far ahead in Digital programmes and all mothers have access to their antenatal case record on their smart phone.

The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Women and Children’s Collaborative which also includes a countywide Paediatric services. The Paediatric service is currently provided by a consultant‑led service at both Cumberland Infirmary (7 WTE consultants) and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (5 WTE consultants).

Both West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle have a dedicated Out‑Patient Suite with an Early Pregnancy Unit, Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinics, Delivery Suite, Maternity Ward, Day Surgery Unit, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and MPU.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

• Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.

BENEFITS

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• Subject to eligibility

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.