Locum Consultant Obstetrician

Equal Opportunity Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and progressive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service in Ayrshire for a period of 12+ months. The post is a predominately Obstetrics post with a regular antenatal clinic and a scan list (Should the candidate have the required experience). The post has contribution to both obstetrics on call shared between a team of 20 consultants. We see the successful candidate as an individual with leadership skills who will engage with and help develop our service, specifically with respect to quality improvement and safety.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a License to Practice and must be on the Specialist Register. RCOG ATSM qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Advanced Labour Ward Practice/ Fetal Medicine/ Fetal care/ Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy would be desirable.

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions of service are those determined by the new Consultant contract (Scotland 2004) and the post offers a 10 programmed activity basis.

Contact Details

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Fiona Dennison, Clinical Director Obstetrics or Dr Suzanne MacKenzie, Associate Medical Director for Women, Children's and Diagnostics on