Locum Obstetrics Consultant – Acute Operations Lead

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics to provide acute operational oversight and lead the maternity service at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The role focuses on safety, flow, and high-quality care across delivery, triage, and post-natal areas.

The post requires MRCOG or equivalent, full GMC registration, and Specialist Register entry; expect on-call duties and a 12-month fixed term contract with 10 clinical sessions weekly.

Qualifications

• MRCOG or equivalent qualification required.
• Full GMC Registration (Licence to Practice) mandatory before employment.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR) within six months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead on acute obstetrics and gynecology services at the Luton & Dunstable site.
• Oversee antenatal, postnatal wards and triage; support delivery suite operations.
• Provide on-call and consultant-level supervision to residents and staff.

Skills

MRCOG

Education

MRCOG or equivalent

ATSMs/SITMs

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics to provide acute operational oversight and lead the maternity service at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The role focuses on safety, flow, and high-quality care across delivery, triage, and post-natal areas.

The post requires MRCOG or equivalent, full GMC registration, and Specialist Register entry; expect on-call duties and a 12-month fixed term contract with 10 clinical sessions weekly.