Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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  • Whitehaven, Cumbria
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
This post is for a Locum Obstetric and Gynaecologist Consultant. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement 5 Consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and 7 Consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call and risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in labour ward management. SPA time will be used for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching, training, and reflective practice.Main duties of the jobWe are a forward looking department and going through massive improvement programme. Our CQC rating is 'GOOD' and we aspire to become outstanding. Nationally we are far ahead in Digital programmes and all mothers have access to their antenatal case record on their smart phone.The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Women and Children's' Collaborative which also includes a countywide Paediatric services. The Paediatric service is currently provided by a consultant-led service at both Cumberland Infirmary (7 WTE consultants) and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (5 WTE consultants).Both West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle have a dedicated Out-Patient Suite with an Early Pregnancy Unit, Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinics, Delivery Suite, Maternity Ward, Day Surgery Unit, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and MPU.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number262-A-25-7333540Job locationsWest Cumberland HospitalWhitehavenCA28 8JGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
Desirable
  • Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
  • Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
  • Management training
  • Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
  • Entry into the specialist register (or within six months of entry to Specialist Register)
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy.
  • A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management
  • Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
  • Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
  • Maternal Medicine
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH
Desirable
  • Experience in Emergency Gynaecology & laparoscopy, including benign operative experience
  • Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
  • Membership of relevant learned societies.
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
  • Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
  • Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
  • Formal training in medical education
  • Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
  • Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience
Management & AdministrativeEssential
  • Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.
  • Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
TeachingEssential
  • Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
  • Recognised educational supervisor
Research, Audit and Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
  • Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
Desirable
  • Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
  • Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
  • Management training
  • Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
  • Entry into the specialist register (or within six months of entry to Specialist Register)
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy.
  • A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management
  • Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
  • Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
  • Maternal Medicine
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH
Desirable
  • Experience in Emergency Gynaecology & laparoscopy, including benign operative experience
  • Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
  • Membership of relevant learned societies.
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development.
  • Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
  • Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
  • Formal training in medical education
  • Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
  • Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience
Management & AdministrativeEssential
  • Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.
  • Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
TeachingEssential
  • Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
  • Recognised educational supervisor
Research, Audit and Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
  • Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals

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