Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 1 year (To start on a mutually agreed date)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (10 PAs)
Job ref
434-LOCUMOGCONSULT1
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town
Aylesbury
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Locum Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultant

Medical & Dental: Consultant

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

Applications are welcomed for a full-time Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join a friendly team of 22 consultants serving our local Buckinghamshire population. We are delighted to offer this opportunity to a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to work with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the provision of high-quality care.

The successful candidate will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with cross site working at Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals, participate in the on-call rota, run outpatient clinics and hysteroscopy. We would welcome running theatre sessions based on clinical experience of the candidate. The successful applicant will have a job plan based on 10 PAs and would be expected to enhance Gynaecology service and contribute towards Obstetrics.  This a locum fixed term contracted opportunity for 12 months.

Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

 The successful candidate will play an important part in day-to-day management of obstetric and gynaecological patients in the unit and will participate in the ‘hot week’ on labour ward . The post holder will run General Gynaecology outpatient clinics and outpatient hysteroscopy with specialist clinics based on clinical skills and experience. 

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients at all times. 

  • To share with colleagues’ responsibility for the day-to-day management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology patients requiring admission, investigations, or surgery. 

  • To undertake duties within the agreed job plan. 

  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. 

  • To support with teaching and training of junior medical staff. 

  • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and on GMC’s Specialist Register or have a written confirmation of eligibility for Specialist Registration.
  • Higher postgraduate degree/s
  • Current license to practice from GMC
  • ATSM labour ward practice
  • MRCOG or equivalent

Experience and Training

Essential criteria
  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
  • Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a specialist skills
  • Evidence of experience in Gynaecological Surgery

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in clinical governance
  • Able to support with clinical governance in practice and demonstrate understanding of governance principles
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Leading and Managing

Essential criteria
  • Involvement in regional or national committees
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and midwives
Desirable criteria
  • Leading service development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Deepa Balachandran Nair
Job title
Obstetrics & Gynaecology CDU Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01296 831562
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies