Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

This is a combined Obstetrics and Gynaecology post. The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the directorate and the trust including risk management and CNST.

The successful candidate will be expected to cover labour ward on a rotational basis along with ante-natal and general gynaecology clinics.

The post holder will provide expert input to cases within the central delivery suite that deviate from the normal. To provide risk analysis and management plans for all cases that require specialist input.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:-

Provide ante-natal clinics.

Provide general gynaecology service.

Provide a service for 2ww and gynae-oncology patients.

Cover on call for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also prospective cover.

Actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the directorate and the trust including risk management and CNST.

Take up leadership roles within the directorate and play an active role in the operational and strategic management of the department

Provide leadership and participate in Clinical Audit programmes.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-WAC-SO-7746

Job locations

Southend

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
  • Completed MRCOG or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
  • Completed MRCOG or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Clinical lead

Mr S Raajkumar

sundararajah.raajkumar@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-WAC-SO-7746

Job locations

Southend

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


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