Job overview
We are looking for a proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our Consultant team at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust on a 12 month fixed term basis until mid-April 2027. The successful applicant will be based at Basingstoke Hospital and will provide cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology. The Post is to cover the secondment of a substantive consultant with an interest in gynae oncology. The department would welcome a candidate with a specialist interest in Gynae-oncology, ambulatory hysteroscopy or vulval disease. intermediate laparoscopic skills would be an advantage as would the ability to perform ultrasound scans for postmenopausal bleeding. The locum post is for an initial period of 12 months and is available for an immediate start.
Main duties of the job
This post is advertised as a full time, 10 PA post. The successful candidate will be based at our Basingstoke site although all staff are expected to work across sites if the need arises and sessions may well be in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover.
There is a 1 in 8 non-resident on-call commitment providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
There are 3 WTE Speciality Doctors contributing to resident on call duties along with 5 WTE Specialist Registrars from the Wessex Deanery.
Working for our organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
Visits to the Trust
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the following for further information/discussion regarding this post:
Renee Behrens, Clinical Director Women’s Health via 01962 824208 or
Savita Singh, Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist,
Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent
2. MRCOG or equivalent
3. On the GMC Specialist Register and holding the CCT or within 3 months of obtaining the CCT (with evidence of sound progression)
4. Advanced Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
Desirable criteria
5. High Risk Pregnancy ATSM or equivalent
6. Benign Gynae ATSM
7. Early Pregnancy and acute gynaecology ATSM
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Able to deal independently with common emergencies in general obstetrics
9. Experience of working in the NHS for at least 1 year
10. Desire to support and promote safe birth
11. Accredited expertise in the area of declared interest
Desirable criteria
12. Adult Basic Life Support training up to date within 12 months
13. Neonatal Resuscitation training up to date within 12 months
14. Emergency drills training up to date within 12 months
15. ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
16. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
17. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
18. Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership
Desirable criteria
19. Ability to offer External Cephalic Version
20. Proven self starter
Research & Teaching
Essential criteria
21. Experience of teaching and supervising junior medical and midwifery staff.
22. Evidence of undertaking an audit, service review or guideline which improved patient care
Desirable criteria
23. Experience of managing emergency drills training
24. Publications in a peer reviewed journal
25. Formal training in teaching eg Training the Trainers Course