Job summary The team have a locum post working exclusively within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts. Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome. The post-holder will help provide specialist Obstetric services. They will provide on call support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. They will be expected to work closely with general practitioners, midwifery colleagues, allied health professionals, obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality outcomes within national targets. Main duties of the job 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 Women and Children Division or the Trust Clinical responsibilities The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department To examine and treat patients within the Department as required by clinical demand To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols To remain contactable and available when on call / on duty To carry out regular ward rounds in a timely fashion About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support. The Women & Children's Division are well established and are focused on continued service improvement. The teams are based at Gloucester Royal Hospital with outpatient activity taking place and at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal hospitals. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-LOCCONSOBS Job locations Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Thank you for showing interest in this position. If you would like to find out further information regarding this role, please review the attached job description which outlines the role in greater detail. Job description Job responsibilities Thank you for showing interest in this position. If you would like to find out further information regarding this role, please review the attached job description which outlines the role in greater detail. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent MRCOG ATSM in advanced labour ward practice Desirable Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty ATSM in hysteroscopy Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team Ability to lead emergency obstetric services in and out of hours Desirable Experience at Consultant level Motivation and attitude Essential Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships. Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical, midwifery and nursing staff. Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole. Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs. To attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments for emergency obstetrics Personal Skills Essential Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work under stress Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in multi-professional team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Honesty and reliability Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Research and Publications Essential Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals MD or equivalent Information Technology Essential IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching Leadership and Management Essential Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice. Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project Quality Management Essential Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change Ability to deal with complaints Commitment to CPD / CME Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal Teaching Essential Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Desirable Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent MRCOG ATSM in advanced labour ward practice Desirable Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty ATSM in hysteroscopy Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics equivalent to that required for a UK CCT Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team Ability to lead emergency obstetric services in and out of hours Desirable Experience at Consultant level Motivation and attitude Essential Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships. Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical, midwifery and nursing staff. Ability to work independently as well as part of the directorate and to balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole. Evidence of self-motivation and ability to organise own CME and CPD needs. To attend outlying hospitals as required and ability to fulfil travelling requirements associated with the post Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments for emergency obstetrics Personal Skills Essential Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work under stress Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in multi-professional team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Honesty and reliability Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Research and Publications Essential Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals MD or equivalent Information Technology Essential IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching Leadership and Management Essential Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice. Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project Quality Management Essential Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change Ability to deal with complaints Commitment to CPD / CME Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal Teaching Essential Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Desirable Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)