Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
The closing date is 21 June 2026.
This is a 12 month fixed term post covering Maternity leave.
An opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to support and develop the Service, including Gynaecology oncology services at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
If successful, you will join an existing team of 15 consultants providing a comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service to the western part of North Nottinghamshire and, in particular, the residents of Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark Districts. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a 1 in 14 on-call rota, ensuring 60 hours per week consultant presence on the Birthing Unit and helping to meet the recommendations for safe Obstetric care detailed within the Ockenden Report. Ability to provide emergency gynaecology care would be beneficial but not essential. Flexibility will be offered to work within a hybrid on-call rota if an obstetric-only role is more appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients
- Share knowledge with the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
- Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
- Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
- Develop maternal medicine leadership role and service development
- Provide additional expertise in high-risk antenatal care, preterm birth prevention and risk management/governance
About us
We are an NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We work closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.
Qualifications
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCOG
- Additional Gynaecology ATSM that complements existing skills within the department
Experience
- Ability to perform laparoscopic and open gynaecological procedures
Teaching
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher
- ALSO or MOET instructor
- Evidence of training for teaching role
- Education Supervisor training
Management
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Experience of admin (e.g., rota organisation)
- Evidence of MDT experience
Research and Audit
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to be Lead Researcher
Personal
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Maternity Service and wider Trust
- Flexible
- Good communication skills with colleagues and patients/family
- Commitment to patient safety and risk management culture
- Experience in protocol and guideline development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata.
