Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-7231731
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/04/2026
Employer heading
Consultant in O&G with Special Interest in Urogynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Consultant in Obstetrics
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist to join our team at Walsall Manor Hospital.
The post holder will have specific interest in Uroynaecology and be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week. The consultant on-call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.
The applicant must have full GMC registration with licence to practice, MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification, relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee) and entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.
Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department with special interest in urogynaecology. The postholder will be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant-led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week. The consultant on-call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALIS
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
THE DIRECTORATE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
Obstetrics
The Maternity Wing comprises of the labour ward, induction bay, antenatal/ postnatal/ neonatal wards, and medical/midwifery management Offices. We use the electronic BadgerNet system for pregnancy records.
There is a full range of modern equipment with 10 ultrasound-scanning sessions; Computerised CTG monitoring is available in antenatal clinic, fetal day assessment unit, antenatal ward, and maternity triage. Antenatal Clinics and Fetal Day assessment Units are situated within the new building.
Labour Suite comprises of low technology delivery rooms, high risk delivery rooms, a dedicated theatre suite and a backup theatre. All the rooms are equipped with computer for electronic documentation.
There are 5 Maternity Theatre Sessions – Tuesday, Wednesday AM/Friday PM, and Thursday. There are two wards dedicated for obstetric patients - 20-bedded Primrose ward and 12-bedded Foxglove ward. There may be cross flow between these two wards depending upon bed availability.
Walsall Manor Hospital delivers approximately 3800 babies per year. We face many challenges in the complexity of cases that present to the unit. We are part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Local Maternity and Neonatal Services and
closely collaborate with the other three providers within the LMNS. As a Consultant on Labour Ward, you will provide leadership, support, and training for medical and midwifery staff.
Our new midwifery led units has recently opened and accommodates 3 beds for delivery of our low risk patients.
Gynaecology Department
Facilities comprise of a 14-bedded inpatient facility on Ward 23. Gynaecology Assessment Unit is situated on Ward 23, where an ultrasound scan machine is available for emergency patients. Early Pregnancy Assessment service is available here from Monday to Friday – 9 am until 6pm.
The gynaecology theatre suite comprises two operating theatres (12 and 14) complete with anaesthetic and recovery areas and modern anaesthetics equipment and is situated within the new build.
Gynaecology outpatient unit is situated within the new hospital building. Specialist and general outpatient clinics are sited in this facility. Specialist interests include oncology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, menorrhagia, menopause and postmenopausal bleeding, outpatient hysteroscopy and infertility.
Walsall Manor Hospital works collaboratively with other hospitals in the region. I t is part of the black country ICS and high risk and complex cases are referred to various units
· Specialist endometriosis: Royal Wolverhampton Hospital
· Oncology : PAN Birmingham
· Maternal medicine: West midland regional maternal medicine network and Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
Representative Job Plan
A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organised, where it is located, what in general terms the work comprises and when it is to be performed.
It is expected that the post will consist of a 10 Programmed Activity week including predictable non-resident on-call of 1 in 12. The post holder will need to be prepared to work flexibly to support the clinical requirements of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
When on call you are required to arrive at 8:30 for handover during the week. Weekend resident cover includes 8:30-13.00 and 19:30-21:30 to facilitate consultant-led ward round twice a day, 7 days a week.
You will be expected to perform emergency gynaecological procedures independently whilst on call for gynaecology and be able to maintain and develop surgical skills by routinely having elective surgical lists and gynaecology hot week 1:14. Advice and guidance will be available from other consultants whilst oncall, from oncall consultant for obstetrics and other members in the department, and a buddy system will be put into place initially when commencing the role.
You will be required to undertake a specialist service in Urogyneacology with specialist outpatient cystoscopy and Urogynaecolgoy theatres. Support with MDT and supervise specialist nurse.
Research, Audit and Continuing Professional Development
You will be expected to initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. You will need to manage your programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet your needs within the requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Person specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable criteria
- Further intercalated or undergraduate degree
- Further Higher Degree
Clinical Experience and effectiveness
Essential criteria
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
- ATSM in Urogynaecology
- Ability to safely undertake all emergency gynaecology procedures independently
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing complex pregnancy
- Experience of early pregnancy scanning
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Service
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Incidents management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Risk Management
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- PGCME or higher
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Archana Hatti
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line by visiting our advert at NHS Jobs For further information please contact the Recruitment Department on 01922 721172 extension 7226 or Archana Hatti (Clinical Director) or Suravi Ghatak (Deputy Clinical Director) via secretary on extension 7730. Please note that your application will not be considered for shortlisting if you fail to provide an application form.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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