Locum Consultant Obstetrician
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician to join the existing team of fifteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey Hospital for a fixed period of 6 months. The main aim of this post is to support an increase in activity across our Maternity Department, including acting as our Labour Ward and Caesarean Section Lead.
This role does not have any on call components nor the need for weekend working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold the title of Labour Ward Lead and will help us ensure we are meeting the needs of our ever-growing Maternity services,specifically our elective caesarean section lists. In line with expected expansion of antenatal service, the post holder will have regular antenatalclinics and will be expected to support elective caesarean lists, community hubs and continuity of carer pathways.
The consultant will participate in departmental meetings, contribute to training, risk management and incident and policy reviews. It is expected that the post holder will have knowledge of root cause analysis, and participate in clinical governance.
You will contribute to the delivery of the departmental action plans - Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle and Ockenden recommendations.
The Trust supports the concepts of CPD, clinical audit and EQA, and encourages all consultants to participate in these activities by providing time and resources. The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit and CPD.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
02 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
384-PD-EMF19743
Job locations
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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