Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The closing date is 05 May 2026.
We are seeking 2 motivated locum consultants who are passionate about maternity care and want to join one of the largest maternity providers in the UK. Two posts are available at NMGH.
Initial job plans consist of 10 Pa's. The posts are for 6 months initially (likely extendable to 12 months on review).
Main duties of the job
* Support and complement both the secondary and tertiary Obstetric services provided by MFT Trust.
* Take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT.
* Take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.
* Deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.
* Participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working at the main site of employment.
* Provide out of hours care as described in individual job plan.
* Undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.
* Be responsible for the obstetric and gynaecology training of junior staff and undergraduate students and actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.
* Promote research and academic activity within the department.
* Attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training.
* Work will be required across sites within the Trust and successful candidates must be willing to be flexible in this regard.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MRCOG or equivalent.
* Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
* Completed two obstetric ATSMs.
* Higher Degree (PhD, MD).
Experience
* Experience of working in a UK tertiary obstetric unit at ST year 5-7 level or as a consultant.
* Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound to a level equivalent to the RCOG basic obstetric ultrasound module.
* Genuine interest in high-risk obstetrics.
* Experience and evidence of involvement in service development.
Clinical Governance and Education
* Accredited Clinical Supervisor.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Experience of audit relevant to Obstetrics.
* Evidence of active involvement in Clinical Governance.
Academic Achievements and Research
* Relevant publications in recognised journals.
Interpersonal Skills
* Organisational and IT skills.
* Ability to implement change.
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.
Diversity and Equality
We encourage all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation to apply for this post. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination.
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