Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join their team in Nottingham. The role involves routine and emergency obstetric care, general gynaecology, and participation in an on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration, MRCOG qualification, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a multi-professional setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to UK CCST requirements.
• ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent necessary.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant labour suite cover and elective caesarean lists.
• Oversee gynaecology clinics serving community service.
• Be part of 1 in 16 on-call rota for emergency gynaecology.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCOG

Relevant CCT or equivalent

Tools

Audit completion tools

Quality improvement tools

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

The closing date is 07 October 2025

We are looking for a full-time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our tertiary hospital team.

Our maternity service has a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan) including mental health, vulnerable service users, twins, preterm birth, small baby and Rainbow. The services are multi-professional, including our specialist midwives.

The general obstetric commitments include both routine and emergency obstetrics and non-resident on call (for obstetrics only). The key clinical requirements of the post are to provide consultant labour suite cover, elective caesarean lists, ward rounds, maternity triage, assessment unit cover and antenatal clinics.

For gynaecology we are looking for someone with an interest in general gynaecology to support the community service and general gynaecology clinics within NUH. The proposed job plan has a procedure session for hysteroscopy or colposcopy included and will also include cover for emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy on a 1 in 16 hot week rota\' and cover for the elective gynaecology ward 1 day per month.

We have a two- tier gynaecology on-call consultant rota, one consultant is rostered to cover emergency gynaecology at the QMC campus, the other consultant is on-call for complex surgery, which includes oncology at City and maternity on both campuses, in the event that a gynaecologist is required to support the obstetric team.

Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.

About us

Come and join us at this exciting time of change as we embrace the development of our mission, objectives, expectations and values - the cornerstones of tangible transformation! Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust isone of UK\'s largest acute teaching Trusts in England. Our Maternity Services offer a wide range of choice and support for all women and families, from midwifery-led birthing units to specialised neonatal care.

Our Maternity Service has faced scrutiny since 2020. That\'s when we began our journey of vast improvement and sizeable investment towards making our service the best it can be. Be part of a team which is 100% committed to implementing the necessary and sustainable improvements to provide the highest possible care for women and families who use our service, you can find out more about here:Maternity | NUH [nuh.nhs.uk].

We\'re looking for compassionate, ambitious, and progressive people to join our team. With so many opportunities for self-development and progression, we need people who want to learn and inspire others. People who have a voice and want to use it to drive positive change. People who love a challenge and want to be part of transformation.

When you join our team, you\'ll be welcomed into our family of supportive and passionate professionals - all united by the same vision, ambitions, and goals.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job plan for a description of the clinical sessions. The balance of activities will be as described, but the scheduling may be amended, after discussion, prior to commencement of the post.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by GMA by date of interview)
• Entry to GMC Specialist Registrar or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview

Professional Qualifications

• ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent experience
• ATSM incl Benign gynae or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy and Hysteroscopy or Colposcopy or Vulval disease or Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology

Clinical Experience & Effectiveness

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Specific training in communication skills

Committment to Trust Values

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust\'s 'We are here for you' behavioural standards

Management and administrative experience

• Good leadership skills
• Evidence of completion of an audit cycle or quality improvement project
• Experience of change management

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPS and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisation and management skills
• Ability to work within an MDT

Teaching & Research

• Experience of supervising junior staff
• Training with educational supervision or willingness to undertake
• Original Research Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
• ATSM in Medical Education

Practical Requirements

• Ability to travel between City Hospital, QMC and community campuses
• Willingness to work an on-call rota
• Prepared to live or stay within 30 minutes of the hospital

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearOn-call supplement