Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrician and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed-Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Days, On-calls day and nights)
- Job ref
- 176-Mat-7473161
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant position working at Himchingbrooke Hospital as part of the North West Anglia NHS Trust. Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust formally merged with Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 1st April 2017, to form the then new Trust (on 3 sites).
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. This appointment will be made by the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Maternity Departments have been rated as ‘Good’ by CQC in June 2023. They have fully equipped obstetric and midwifery led birthing units, fetal medicine scanning and high risk obstetric services in addition to high quality modern inpatient and outpatient Gynaecology services. The Maternity IT system is K2 with all 3 modules- Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal.
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. Both units have a Midwifery-led birthing Unit (MLBU) alongside the Consultant led Unit.
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.
· Pursue an interest in line with service needs.
· 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.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See the attached job description and personal specification for complete information on the role requirements.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Recent active involvement in practical intrapartum obstetrics
- Broad experience in obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Attendance and presentation [incl poster] at national or international Obstetric and gynae meetings
- Evidence of completed and published research
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
- Hema Nosib
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at HH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07716 837130
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