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Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynae (interest in High-Risk Obstetrics)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Margate, CT9 4ANView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is a busy district general hospital close to the Kent coast and surrounded by countryside. We have 3000 ...

The job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA's and 2 supporting professional activity PA's. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.

There will be a Friday on call with out of hours frequency will occur every fourth week (Category A at 8%) with weekend frequency being 1:7 (Category A at 5%) as well as regular antenatal clinics, gynae clinics, operating lists and triage cover. These will either be stand alone or alongside another consultant. There will be timetabled theatre sessions for the planned caesarean birth lists.

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

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  • Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Proven track record in high risk obstetrics and high risk caesarean sections
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable: - Experience in conducting Maternal Medicine/ Joint diabetic ANC

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
  • ATSM advanced labour ward practice
  • Further ATSM in either obstetrics or gynaecology
  • MRCOG part 2/3

Desirable: - ATSM in Maternal Medicine

Clinical governance

Essential: - Experience of Audit; - Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management; - Evidence of participation in annual appraisal

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

EKH
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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