Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Successful applicant will join a friendly, motivated and dynamic department.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. They will have a passion forobstetrics and gynaecology services.
The successful candidate will join 26 other substantive Consultants at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The post will be based at Burnley General Hospital, although this may be subject to change.
The applicant should have the appropriate training and experience to fulfil the requirements of this post.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job description for details.
The exact programme activity allocation will be subject to agreement with the Clinical Director; an indicative Job Plan is included. The remaining PA's reflect supporting professional activities. These may include teaching, audit, research and CPD.
National Terms and Conditions of Employment apply to this post.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
* To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
* To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
* To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
* To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
* To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Family & Community Care Group or the Trust.
About us
The post holder will join a fantastic multi-disciplinary team based at the Lancashire Women & Newborn Centre.This is a purpose built, modern unit located on the Burnley General Hospital site, and is the largest in-patient consultant led obstetric unit in the North West. It provides centralised state-of-the-art maternity and gynaecology services.
The Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre includes 5 operating theatres, a consultant led maternity unit, midwife led birthing centre, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3), general, emergency and specialist gynaecology services. There is also a stand alone midwife-led birthing unit off the Hospital site in Blackburn.
Across all our sites we pride ourselves on our teaching and for providing a great experience for trainee doctors.
We have received excellent feedback from medical students, foundation year doctors and specialty trainees.
The department has a strong commitment to training, in 2025, the team was recognized as the top training unit in the country for the obstetrics training it provides to trainee doctors, also rated very highly for professional development, general gynaecology training.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-MQ25-26
Job locations
East Lancashire Hospitals
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description for further details.
Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Martin Maher
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description for further details.
Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Martin Maher
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
Person Specification
Teaching training exp
Essential
* oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* oRecent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* oATSM Labour ward practice
* oAbility to teach clinical skills to Medical, Nursing staff and other disciplines
* oAbility to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
* oCompletion of a management course or programme
* oMaximum time as Registrar 10 years
* oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Person Specification
Teaching training exp
Essential
* oClinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* oRecent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* oATSM Labour ward practice
* oAbility to teach clinical skills to Medical, Nursing staff and other disciplines
* oAbility to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
* oCompletion of a management course or programme
* oMaximum time as Registrar 10 years
* oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire Hospitals
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire Hospitals
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
Employer's website
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