Locum OB/GYN Consultant — Labour Ward Lead

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join the team. The post involves day-time labour ward cover and a 1 in 14 rota for hot weeks dedicated to labour ward and emergency gynaecology, with on-call duties adjusted during holidays.

The appointee will cover general gynecology clinics, menstrual disorders clinics, and may participate in hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics depending on skills.

Qualifications

• Good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Day time labour ward cover.
• 1 in 14 rota of hot week cover for labour ward and emergency gynaecology duties.
• Cover general gynaecology clinics and special interest clinics as skills allow (menstrual disorders, one-stop hysteroscopy).
• Colposcopy clinics available if the post holder can demonstrate appropriate skills.
• Theatre: cover full day elective caesarean section list once a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• SPA time to support clinical governance and professional development.
• Support clinical governance and contribute to management with colleagues and local managers.

Job description

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join the team. The post involves day-time labour ward cover and a 1 in 14 rota for hot weeks dedicated to labour ward and emergency gynaecology, with on-call duties adjusted during holidays.

The appointee will cover general gynecology clinics, menstrual disorders clinics, and may participate in hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics depending on skills.