Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

The successful applicant will join our expanding O&G consultant team with a range of duties across both services. We are happy to support candidates to develop a special interest and are particularly keen to recruit those interest in Gynaecology/Rapid Access, Foetal Medicine or high-risk Antenatal care. We are able to support candidates who only wish to practice Obstetrics.

Areas of interest in gynaecology may include, but are not limited to, emergency gynaecology pathways, gynaecology scanning, one stop gynaecology clinics, ambulatory gynaecology and colposcopy. There will be an opportunity for elective 'buddy operating' lists.

The successful candidate should be competent to run a general antenatal clinic and an interest in high-risk antenatal care would be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Consultant who can work in our large team of consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, covering all standard elements of the role.

If you believe you have the skills we require for this exciting clinical role, please apply.

For further details, please contact: Miss Roopa Nair, Consultant Gynaecologist and Speciality Clinical Lead on: 01708 435000 ext. 6198 or alternatively via email: roopanair@nhs.net

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Gordon Twumasi, Medical Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5192. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-0700-GT

Job locations

Obs&Gyn Medical Staffing

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

  • MBBS
  • MRCOG
  • Full GMC registration
  • CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology

Desirable

  • Fully trained obstetrician able to manage the labour ward independently, including high risk caesarean sections
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

  • MBBS
  • MRCOG
  • Full GMC registration
  • CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology

Desirable

  • Fully trained obstetrician able to manage the labour ward independently, including high risk caesarean sections
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Obs&Gyn Medical Staffing

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Obs&Gyn Medical Staffing

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Miss Roopa Nair

roopanair@nhs.net

01708435000

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-0700-GT

Job locations

Obs&Gyn Medical Staffing

Romford

RM7 0AG


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