Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£125,509
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant to join our current team of thirteen Consultants. This is a full-time post for 6 months due...
- Provide consultant-led care across general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Participate in the Consultant on-call rota, providing senior support for labour ward and emergency gynaecology
- Undertake elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological procedures within appropriate competencies
- Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre activity and management of complex obstetric and benign gynaecological conditions
- A special interest in Fetal Medicine is desirable, with opportunities to contribute to Fetal Medicine services and multidisciplinary care
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, teaching, risk management and service development
- Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Qualifications
Essential: - Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise; - MRCOG or equivalent appropriate Specialist Registration; - Advanced Labour Ward Practice (ATSM)
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent
- Fetal Medicine ATSM
- Fetal Care / Prenatal Diagnosis Special Interest Training Module SITM)
- Maternal Medicine ATSM/SITM
- High Risk Obstetrics ATSM
- Gynaecological SITM
- Additional relevant degree(s)
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK Certification of Completion of Specialist Training (CST)
- Statement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Fetal Medicine
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable: - Qualification in Risk management
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a fully trained Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Good organisational and management skills
Desirable: - Evidence of management and administration; - Appropriate IT skills; - Evidence of effective service development
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential: - Experience of supervising and supporting staff of all grades
Desirable: - Formal qualification in Medical Education
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of service
- Evidence of good team working
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Completed ATSMs as above
- During on-calls, able to attend any emergency within 30 minutes when on-call, safely and legally to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
How to apply
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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