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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (additional 0.5 PAs)
Job ref
245-MEDCOG-10-25
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside Hospital
Town
Ashton Under Lyne
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 08:00
Interview date
19/11/2025

Employer heading

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Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - interest in Oncology

Consultant

Job overview

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - interest in Oncology - 10 PAs 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant with an interest in oncology to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team to help grow, develop and innovate the service to meet modern standards of care. 

The Trust and Department are focused on meeting the challenges presented in the recent national review of maternity services, as well as delivering innovative models of care in Gynaecology, as part of the Trust’s transition to a complete integrated care organisation with our community health, local authority, and social care partners.

The department has a strong track record of postgraduate and undergraduate training,

Successful candidates must be qualified and proficient in gynaecology oncology and able to undertake major gynaecology surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the non-resident on call rota. At present this is a 1:15, covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. The job plan will be flexible, depending on the specialist skills of the successful candidate.

An indicative consultant job plan currently includes:

  •  Weekly gynaecology oncology clinic 
  •   Daytime emergency O&G cover 
  •   Out of hours on calls 
  •   Share in Elective Caesarean Section sessions
  •   Specialist session - Colposcopy, oncology
  • Elective gynaecology Theatre Sessions

The job plan will be agreed ahead of commencing employment.

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of ST or equivalent rotation in Obs & Gynae and adequate experience
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and any Gynaecology ATSM
  • Experience of clinical audit and writing clinical guidelines
  • Evidence of engagement in clinical governance procedures and risk management
  • Knowledge of NHS Management structures and issues
  • Evidence of involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Excellent communication skills and MDT working experience
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD and up to date knowledge of O&G
Desirable criteria
  • Additional ATSMs
  • Experience in research and have published articles
  • Experience in developing care pathways
  • Previous management experience and service reviews
  • Teaching qualification
  • Training in mentoring and educational supervision
  • Specialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the departmentSpecialist Interest, eg: Urogynaecology Gynae Oncology Termination of Pregnancy services Fetal Medicine scanning Gynae scanning/menopause Other skill which complements the needs of the department

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full registration with GMC and Inclusion on the specialist Register (Min 6 months

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB ChB or equivalent medical degree and MRCOG or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerFoster FriendlyStep into healthNorth West BAMEArmed Forces CovenantAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerPastoral Care Quality AwardSafe Learning Environment CharterNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Uku
Job title
Clinical Lead Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 6000
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