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Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Sunderland, SR4 7TP

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

Fixed-term Post until 31.03.27. A dedicated Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to provide high-quality care across antenatal, intrapartum, postn...

Key

Skills and Attributes

Excellent

team-working and interpersonal skills;

Flexible

approach to clinical duties and rota coverage;

Hardworking,

reliable, and able to work under pressure;

Strong

decision-making and organisational abilities;

Commitment

to high standards of patient care and safety;

in emergency obstetrics and general gynaecology;

Ability

to supervise and support junior medical staff.

You 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 1:16 rota covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Cover

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

and possible Maternal medicine / Diabetes ANC.

Labour

ward is covered with a hot week rotation when the same consultant covers Monday

to Friday 8:30 to 18:00 every day.

Weekends

are split Friday / Sunday and Saturday.

You must also have excellent organisational 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.

You will be encouraged to develop other special interests

based on service requirements.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

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
  • Obstetric ATSM or SITM

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
  • 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
  • Qualification in medical education

Skills and Knowledge

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
  • 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

  • Experience in delivering training and education in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
  • Involvement in relevant laboratory-based research
  • Experience in non-NIHR clinical research

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
  • Supportive and tolerant
  • Can demonstrate good communication skills
  • Can demonstrate appropriate team and leadership skills
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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