Locum Consultant Obstetrician

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician to cover maternity leave for a fixed term of 1 year. Responsibilities include conducting antenatal clinics, ward rounds, and caesarean sections, supported by a dedicated team. Candidates must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or close to obtaining their CCT. This role offers a flexible rota and the opportunity to work in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required, including a License to Practice.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct antenatal clinics twice a week.
• Participate in ward rounds.
• Perform caesarean sections.
• Manage postnatal clinics.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in Obstetrics

Ability to work in teams

Education

Specialist Register or CCT

Job description

A Locum Post to cover maternity leave: Consultant Obstetrician (10 PA) for a fixed term of 1 year starting from the 1st of October.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, including a License to Practice
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent

Job Details

• Initially offered on a 10 PA basis
• Expected to contribute to on-call duties (4th on call, non-resident)
• Support for specialist resident doctors (second and third on call) and junior resident doctor (first on call)
• Consultant coverage includes daytime and nighttime shifts with a flexible rota (LD 8am-8pm, nights 8pm-8am)
• Current nighttime on call frequency is 1:16 for full-time consultants
• Night on call is resident until 2200 daily, non-resident thereafter based on clinical needs

Responsibilities

• Antenatal clinics twice a week
• Ward rounds
• Caesarean section lists
• Postnatal clinics

Team and Support

• Supported by a team of Specialty Trainees, MTI Fellows, trust-grade medical staff, GP VTS trainees, and Foundation doctors

About the Trust

• South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest in England
• Wide range of specialties including obstetrics and gynecology with over 35 consultants
• Applicants with interests in High Risk Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine are encouraged to apply

Additional Information

• Part of a larger team of 19 Obstetric Consultants and 7 Maternal Medicine specialists at James Cook University Hospital
• Hospital details: opened in 2003, 1,007 beds, offers comprehensive acute and elective services including tertiary care in cardiology, renal medicine, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, and spinal injuries