Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Hinchingbrooke Hospital

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Huntingdon is seeking a Locum Consultant for a fixed-term position at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The role involves providing leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, participating in a 1:9 on-call rota, and maintaining high clinical standards. Applicants must have an MBBS, MRCOG, and full GMC registration. This position offers a chance to work within a respected team delivering quality maternity services.

Qualifications

• Recent active involvement in practical intrapartum obstetrics.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Demonstrated successful participation in audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input and leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Care for women with obstetric and gynaecological issues.
• Collaborate in MDT work in Acute Obstetrics and Maternal medicine.

Skills

Practical intrapartum obstetrics

Broad experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCOG or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant position working at Himchingbrooke Hospital as part of the North West Anglia NHS Trust.

This is a locum post fixed term at 10 months, anticipated to start on 23rd December 2025 running through to 22nd October 2026. Applicants interested in working less than full time or who wish to job share are welcome to apply.

The standard job plan is of 10 programmed activities (PAs) including participation in a 1:9 on call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be working on one site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital though there may be a need for cross site working in the future.

Main Duties of the Job

Both units have a credible reputation for their personal approach to the provision of maternity services and the excellent care provided for women and their families. There are about 2200 births per annum at Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH). Peterborough City Hospital (PCH) delivers around 4500 women per annum.

The appointees will:

• Report to the Clinical Leads at HH
• Be accountable to the Medical Director
• Pursue an interest in line with service needs and an opportunity to provide leadership in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetric patients.
• Care for pregnant women with complex medical problems.
• Care for women with Gynaecological problems including elective and emergency activity.
• Collaborate in MDT work in Acute Obstetrics and Maternal medicine.
• Provide clinical input and leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Liaise with the management team to develop the infrastructure for the provision of the service.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department management and development of the service.
• Expected to cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies during on calls. On Rota is 1 in 9.

About Us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCOG or equivalent
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
• Full GMC Registration
• Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'

Desirable:

• ATSM Maternal Medicine or Advanced Antenatal Practice or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'
• ATSM Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering
• ATSM Benign Gynaecological Surgery: Open and Laparoscopic or equivalence either subspecialisation or 'grandfathering'

Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

• Recent active involvement in practical intrapartum obstetrics
• Broad experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable:

• Experience of Maternal Medicine at secondary provider level
• MOET/ALSO instructor/PROMPT course
• Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
• Able to perform laparoscopic treatment for ectopic pregnancy

Academic Achievements

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable:

• Evidence of Attendance and presentation [incl poster] at national or international Obstetric and gynae meetings
• Evidence of completed and published research

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT