A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with a special interest in ambulatory gynaecology. We would like you to lead on developing a regional Women's Health Hub working closely with our primary care partners and the wider MDT in transforming care for women across Dorset.
The post-holder will be expected to:
• Provide expertise and leadership across Obstetrics and Gynaecology services
• To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate.
• To support and develop Obstetrics and Gynaecology services across Dorset
• Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric and gynaecology referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines.
• Participate in the timetabled obstetric and gynaecology sessions and join the other obstetric and gynaecology consultants in maintaining and developing modern practice to a high standard.
• Oversee the care of obstetric and gynaecology patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists.
• Contribute to the on call rota and participate in the non-resident weekend consultant on call rota.
· Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This post will work across 2 sites for UHD, Poole and Bournemouth. Location changes in gynaecology will be in line with the Trust strategy to manage one acute and one elective sites.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with an interest in ambulatory gynaecologyFull time. This post covers both obstetrics and gynaecology. This will include lead role the development and implementation of a Women’s Health Hub in Dorset. There is allocation for theatres and caesarean section lists. Clinics will include gynaecology diagnostics and antenatal cover. ATSM’s / SITMs in operative hysteroscopy and gynaecological surgical care and a gynaecology scanning certification is highly desirable.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025
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