Fixed term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist The closing date is 23 January 2026
The aim is to appoint a fixed term consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in maternal medicine and preterm labour management to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to the development of the maternal medicine and pre-term labour services at the RSCH site.
This job has arisen as a result of maternity cover provision for the current post holder who also supports the bereavement services and has some gynaecology commitments including on call for acute gynaecology at RSCH.
Main duties of the job Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures.
Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.
Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently.
Supervise juniors and medical students.
Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
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Job responsibilities Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.
Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently.
Supervise juniors and medical students.
Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
MRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
Evidence of experience in maternal medicine skills (ATSM etc) and cervical scanning and putting in cervical sutures
Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience Expertise and skills in benign gynaecological procedures and laparoscopy
Expertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics
Evidence in training in maternal medicine
Experience in gynaecological ultrasound for cervical length measurement
Knowledge Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Evidence of participation in audit
Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours
Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Evidence of: Good communication skills
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.
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