Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Gynaecology

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

The gynaecology team we have the exciting opportunity for a 12 month locum fulltime (10 PA) consultant post, within the 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 gynaecology services, including cancer exclusion clinics. They will provide on call support overnight, and on weekends, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. You will be expected to work closely with general practitioners, gynaecology and oncology staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality surgical outcomes within national targets.

Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:

  • To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
  • To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
  • To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
  • To work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
  • To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
  • To work within the framework of team decisions

Main duties of the job

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patientspresenting to the Department.

o The provision of high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, wards,and working well as part of a multidisciplinary team

o To support the clinical decision making of resident medical and nursing staff

o To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the department out of hours as per agreed protocols

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

o To participate in ongoing training and personal development

o To contribute to multi-disciplinary skills training

3. Management and Leadership

o To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

o To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within theframework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the department

o To attend other departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

o To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

o To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.

As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-LOCCONSGYNAE

Job locations

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential qualifications:

Full GMC registration

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG

Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)

ATSM in advanced labour ward practice

ATSM in benign gynaecological surgery

Desirable qualifications:

Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty

Essential clinical experience:

Clinical training and experience in general gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT

Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Experience and accreditation in gynaecological surgery, including minimal access surgery

Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team

Ability to lead emergency gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable clinical experience:

Experience at consultant level

Motivation and attitude:

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential qualifications:

Full GMC registration

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG

Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)

ATSM in advanced labour ward practice

ATSM in benign gynaecological surgery

Desirable qualifications:

Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty

Essential clinical experience:

Clinical training and experience in general gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT

Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Experience and accreditation in gynaecological surgery, including minimal access surgery

Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team

Ability to lead emergency gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable clinical experience:

Experience at consultant level

Motivation and attitude:

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in healthcare management or leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
  • Ability to manage risk

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical/Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
  • Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable

  • Experience in change management and innovation

Personal Attributes

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
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Qualification in healthcare management or leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
  • Ability to manage risk

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical/Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
  • Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours

Desirable

  • Experience in change management and innovation

Personal Attributes

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

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

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Director

Mr Mark James

mark.james@nhs.net

03004222814

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-LOCCONSGYNAE

Job locations

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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