Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at York Hospital. You will be part of an experienced team, providing high-quality patient care and covering various clinical duties. The role offers teaching opportunities and a competitive relocation package up to £18,000, alongside additional benefits such as study leave support and extra annual leave days.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive relocation package

Study leave budget

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Experience in acute maternity and gynaecology sessions required.
• Teaching experience with medical students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team of 25 consultants.
• Cover acute maternity sessions and caesarean sections.
• Participate in teaching commitments with HYMS.

Skills

Experience in managing diabetic antenatal patients

General Obstetrics & Gynaecology skills

Education

Relevant medical degree and training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Are you looking to be part of an experienced & supportive MDT? Are you passionate in providing high quality patient care? Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical & academic development?

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation & a reputation for providing high quality services. We are inviting applications for a permanent resident consultant post in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at York Hospital.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will join a team consisting of 25 consultants, based across York & Scarborough, in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service, which is provided to a population of approximately 800,000.
• The posts will include resident consultant out of hours duties covering obstetrics & acute gynaecology.
• The Obstetrics & Gynaecology service is looking to recruit a new Locum consultant to cover maternity leave and join our experienced and supportive team at York and Scarborough Hospitals.
• The Obstetrics & Gynaecology department also has close links with Hull and York Medical School (HYMS) and if candidates are interested the job could involve a regular HYMS teaching commitment. There would also be opportunities to development management roles within the medical school for candidates interested in undergraduate education.
• Although we welcome applications from all candidates with general Obstetrics & Gynaecology skills, as part of this maternity leave cover we desire applicants with experience in managing diabetic antenatal patients.
• This post is a 10PA Job Plan and will involve a combination of acute and elective Obstetrics and Gynaecology cover. The post holder will be part of the Resident Consultant out of hours acute cover rota based at York Hospital. There is also an opportunity for a temporary position based at Scarborough Hospital based on a non-resident rota.
• The post is required to undertake general Obstetrics and Gynaecology role involving covering acute maternity sessions, caesarean section lists, antenatal clinics, gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology operating lists and emergency gynaecology with opportunities to develop in specialist skills area depending on individual successful applicant interest.

Environment & Teaching

• York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale (3,400 square miles), including Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we employ around 8,500 staff across 9 hospital sites.
• We have close links with HYMS and offer opportunities for undergraduate education, with potential to develop management roles within the medical school for interested candidates.

Benefits & Support

• Our mission is to deliver safe, effective care and be a valued partner in our care system.
• Staff benefits include health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000.
• A study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, with support from the learning and development team.
• Extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 – Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information is available in the Trust’s Working for Us section.

Other Information

• For more information please see the job description attached.
• The post involves general Obstetrics and Gynaecology duties including covering acute maternity sessions, caesarean sections, antenatal clinics, gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology operating lists and emergency gynaecology, with opportunities to develop in specialist areas depending on interest.
• We actively support vaccination against COVID-19 for staff and patients.
• Armed Forces Friendly Employer; Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme; commitment to supporting Defence personnel and their employers.
• Disability Confident and Mindful Employer; adjustments available to applicants with disabilities or mental health conditions.

This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025.