Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Obs and Gynae (Early Pregnancy & Ambulatory Gynae)

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Obs and Gynae With Special Interest in Early Pregnancy & Ambulatory Gynaecology- Fixed Term (12 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic consultant team as the 19th member for a locum fixed term post as a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care, with a focus on maternal health and benign conditions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the expanding cancer fast track clinic and acute maternity assessment workload at the Trust. In addition, they will provide consultant led Labour Ward, and contributing flexibly to the needs of the department to address performance targets in gynaecology and obstetrics.

Main duties of the job

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare is a large acute trust based in Redhill. Our Obstetric and Gynaecology department delivers 4500 women per year and forms part of the Women and Children's Services directorate with all inpatient maternity services at East Surrey Hospital.

This is an exciting time to join us; we are a progressive cohesive strong team and seeking enthusiastic colleagues to work with us to take the department forward building on current strengths.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Obstetrics team covering Obstetric on calls ,Antenatal day unit ,Caesarean Section lists, Gynaecology and Antenatal clinics

The local area is an attractive part of the Surrey-Sussex border and offers a wide range of housing including prestigious residential areas and pretty villages. There is a choice of good quality state and private schools and excellent leisure amenities close at hand. National and international communications allow easy access to the motorway network, Gatwick Airport and the Channel Ports.

For further information please contact Miss Sharmila Sivarajan - Clinical Director/Consultant on 01737768511 ext. 6777 or Elvish Veeramootoo - General Manager - ext. 2193

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7874813-DS

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

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.

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Miss Sharmila Sivarajan

s.sivarajan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7874813-DS

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

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