The Fixed Term end date for this post is 01/03/2026.

Applications are invited for the post of LOCUM Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to cover for Parental leave.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleaguewith a flexible approach to provide an efficient service for patients, women who attend the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments in Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital.

Applicants must be a holder of MRCOG, be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within six months of the time of interview.

Work on a 1:15 rota covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Cover sessions including medium risk ANC, GOPD, Caesarean section lists, Day case Theatre,

Labour ward is covered with a hot week rotation when the same consultant covers Monday to Friday 8:30-18:00 every day

Weekends are split Friday / Sunday and Saturday

Main duties of the job

Applicants must also have excellent organizational and communication skills, be a good team worker and have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates. Direct involvement in delivery of NIHR portfolio clinical research trials is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop other special interests based on service requirements.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your application.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full duties of the role.

The successful candidate will be expected to work as a team member to deliver the service contract and to contribute towards strategic planning and development within the Directorate

The Directorate has a proud record of delivering the contract within budget and aims to maintain this position. The post-holder will be professionally responsible for their particular patient workload but will also be responsible for colleagues patients while carrying out on-call work.

The Directorate expects the post-holder to adhere to principles of practice as set by the GMC and comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• ATSM advanced Labour ward or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Further Higher Degree, MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT, including ability to provide delivery suite cover and intrapartum care.
• Ability to offer expert opinion on a wide range of emergency / routine cases in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Interest in Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
• Evidence of organisational, administrative, management and time management skills.
• Previous record of organisational achievement.
• IT literacy skills.
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching.

Desirable

• Experience in delivering training and education in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management course and / or certificate.
• Qualification in medical education.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Supportive and tolerant.
• Can demonstrate good communication skills.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality and/or service improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit.
• Demonstrate ability to undertake audit in specialty area.
• Good presentation skills.
• Completed GCP training and been involved in NIHR portfolio clinical research.

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
• Involvement in relevant laboratory-based research.
• Experience in non-NIHR clinical research.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

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