Job summary The post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site with provision of out-reach clinics. To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality Obstetric and Gynaecological care to patients within the Trust and community, enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology are welcomed to join the existing team of consultants and complement the existing service provision in general gynaecology and obstetrics. Competence in gynaecological scanning and experience in running postmenopausal two week wait gynaecology clinics would be provide a good basis for this post. Aiming to start on 1st June 2025. Main duties of the job A range of general and specialist obstetrics and gynaecological services are offered by the consultants and supported by doctors, nurses, and midwives. These include urogynaecology, gynae-oncology, ambulatory (out-patient) gynaecology, early pregnancy assessment, colposcopy, high risk obstetrics and intrapartum care. The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the ongoing service improvement programmes, Maternity Culture Transformation, and elective restoration pathway by implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary. You will participate in providing dedicated emergency cover for Delivery Suite (labour ward) and emergency gynaecology separately in the daytime and will require to participate in the on-call rota overnight and weekends currently on a 1:10 rota with prospective cover (subjective to change). The post involves on-call sessions on Labour Ward to achieve the desired 60 hours consultant presence recommended by RCOG. You expected to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues as per the policy. The appointee will be required to participate in the day-to-day supervision, training, and assessment of junior medical and other staff. Shared Office space and secretarial support will be provided. The appointee will be involved in the management of inpatients and outpatients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, community antenatal hubs and outpatients at the North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech. About us There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 426-657-25TAM Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT ATSM Labour ward/equivalent experience Desirable MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience ATSM in maternal medicine/equivalent experience ATSM in Acute gynae & early pregnancy/intermediate level of gynaecological scanning/Hysteroscopy/benign gynae surgery/equivalent experience Entry criteria Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST Ability to take responsibility and offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the specialty A wide range of clinical skills and practice within the specialty Desirable Registration of RCOG CPD programme Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT ATSM Labour ward/equivalent experience Desirable MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training an experience ATSM in maternal medicine/equivalent experience ATSM in Acute gynae & early pregnancy/intermediate level of gynaecological scanning/Hysteroscopy/benign gynae surgery/equivalent experience Entry criteria Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST Ability to take responsibility and offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the specialty A wide range of clinical skills and practice within the specialty Desirable Registration of RCOG CPD programme 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). 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). Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)