Locum O&G Consultant with SI in Maternal Mental Health and Early Pregnancy

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Upton, England is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. The role involves providing care for women with serious mental health issues while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should possess the RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and experience in managing complex obstetric cases. The position offers a chance to engage in ongoing research activities and contribute to the leadership of the department in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in caring for women with complex obstetric problems.
• Willingness to engage in obstetric governance activities.
• Leadership qualities and interest in progressing into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for women with Serious Mental Health illnesses.
• Work closely with the Mental Health team and wider MDT.
• Engage with obstetric governance requirements.

Skills

Experience in advanced labour ward practice

Ability to work flexibly in high risk antenatal care

Experience in gynaecology and early pregnancy scanning

Leadership qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

A post has become available for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to augment our enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated team of consultants. This post is advertised initially as a fixed term post with funding from Maternity Safety Scheme. The post is for 12 months initially with a plan to review the current workforce during job planning round in 2026/27.

The post holder is required to provide care for women with Serious Mental Health illnesses, and work closely with our Mental Health team including Maternal Mental Health Midwives, and wider MDT team including psychologists and regional Specialist Mental Health team.

The post holder will be expected to hold the RCOG ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice (or equivalent) and have experience in caring for women with complex obstetric problems. Due to current workforce changes we require post holder to be able to work flexibly across service to support delivery of high risk antenatal care, which may include diabetes care.

To support acute gynaecology and early pregnancy services experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy scanning would be beneficial with the potential to share early pregnancy scan sessions for high risk and complex early pregnancy problems with colleagues.

There would be intention to have a regular gynaecology theatre operating session either supporting the ‘Hot List’ emergency gynae theatre or a separate list with the opportunity to perform intermediate gynae surgical procedures.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage fully with obstetric governance such as MBBRACE, MNSI, UKOSS, ATTAIN – there will be specific allocation of one of these roles as part of Supporting Professional Activities.

The unit and hospital are research active, supported by Consultant midwife and research midwives within the WUTH Research and Innovation Team. Current active and recent NIHR studies include: Maternity – PANDA; SNAP3; C-Stitch2, CRAFT, BUMPS. Gynaecology – SIMS LFU; Diamond, Blush, LOCI. For interested applicants there would be opportunity to support and become active within our research programs.

It would be expected that the post-holder has a leadership qualification and demonstrates a willingness to progress in a leadership role.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum O&G Consultant with SI in Maternal Mental Health and Early Pregnancy position available at WUTH.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.