Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Locum Consultant to cover maternity leave in obstetrics and gynaecology. The role includes general duties within a large maternity unit along with on-call responsibilities. Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register or nearing CCT. The organization offers a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care and service innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• On the GMC Specialist Register.
• Full registration and a license to practice with GMC.

Responsibilities

• Cover general obstetrics and gynaecology within a maternity unit.
• Manage outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and on-call duties.

Job description

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant to cover maternity leave at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The post offers generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with opportunities to develop specialist interests. We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Consultant to join our team and contribute to service growth, development, and innovation.

The department is focused on addressing challenges from the recent national review of maternity services and delivering innovative models of care in Gynaecology. The successful candidate will work alongside dedicated medical, nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals committed to high-quality patient care.

This is a non-resident post with on-call commitments for both Gynaecology and Obstetrics on a 1:10 basis.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Dr Nina Johns, Clinical Director Obstetrics - Katie Griffiths, Directorate PA ([e-mail]) or 01902 695162 ext 85267
• Ms Sabita Nair, Clinical Director Gynaecology - Meg Wood, Directorate PA ([e-mail]) or 01902 481974 ext. 81974

Main duties of the job

The posts involve covering general obstetrics and gynaecology within a large maternity unit, including outpatient clinics, inpatient care, operating lists, and consultant on-call duties.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on staff diversity and serving diverse communities. Our goal is to enhance care quality, foster a learning environment, and lead in compassionate patient care.

We have been rated as 'Good' by CQC and have received awards such as The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust supports flexible working arrangements and considers all requests from applicants seeking flexible work options.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further details on key responsibilities are available in the attached job description. For questions, please contact us using the information above.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• On the GMC Specialist Register
• Full registration and a license to practice with GMC