Locum Consultant Obstetrician
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team. The post is for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician for 6 months. You will be part of a te...
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites.
The University Hospital is the main teaching hospital for the Keele University Undergraduate Medical School and there are close ties with the University of Keele and Staffordshire University.
The successful candidate will have MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification . The candidate will also have CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of interview) and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for entry within 6 months of date of interview.
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found attached within the supporting documents section.
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
- SITM/ATSM - Advanced Labour Ward / High Risk Antenatal
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Approaching independence with complex obstetric care, complex obstetric operating & Labour ward experience
- Ability to work within acute care team to promote planning and safety
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Evidence of team leadership
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Willing to participate in audit programmes
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Evidence and experience of QI project / Audit / Change initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understanding and application of diverse care needs of patients
- Good communication and prioritisation skills
- A collegiate approach to care
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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