Job Summary
This is a full time Resident Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities.
Main duties of the job
The duties include Gynaecology and Ante‑natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. The post holder will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early‑stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.
You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies. The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.
About Us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
Details
* Date posted: 03 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PA
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 331‑B1481025‑A
* Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.
Person Specification
Essential
Education & Qualifications
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* MRCOG
* An obstetric based ATSM
* Gynaecology ATSM
Desirable
* Medical education qualification
* ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy
Experience
* Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* Active involvement in clinical audit
Desirable Experience
* Experience of contributing to requirements for CNST or other external regulators
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Sound understanding of risk management
Desirable Skills
* Ability to draw on evidence to contribute to departmental guidelines
* IT and presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Good leadership skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
* Good organisational and management skills
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Willing and able to travel to other sites of the trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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