Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 06 May 2026

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 12 month fixed term post designed to support both the Obstetric and Gynaecology services provided by the department. The successful candidate will join a team of 14 Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologists based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a Licence to Practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, within the Women's and Children's Division. The role may involve working at other Trust sites such as the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich where some Gynaecology outpatient clinics are delivered.

The on call commitment to the non resident consultant on call rota is 1:12. The post will also involve Consultant of the Week responsibility on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on a 1:12 basis.

Job responsibilities

This post is for a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. The job plan will be based on 10 Programmed Activities per week. The job plan would be based on a 9 DCC / 1 SPA split.

Further details regarding the job plan can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification Experience and Knowledge

• A wide general obstetrics and gynaecology training
• Good experience at running labour ward and Emergency Gynaecology at a senior level
• Either of the following can be beneficial: Risk management experience or Medical education experience

Ability

• Possesses training and education skills to teach junior, medical, nursing and midwifery students and staff
• Provides learning opportunities within the clinical environment to teach junior

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCOG or equivalent
• Two appropriate ATSMs, SITMs or Sub speciality training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience in the following areas: Laparoscopic skills, Benign gynaecology care
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Communication and Language Skills

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and staff
• Able to communicate well with patients
• Willingness to seek timely assistance from colleagues and discuss clinical issues when appropriate
• Acts with integrity
• Advanced communication skills training
• Flexible
• Team player
• Supportive and nurturing towards junior medical, midwifery and nursing workforce

Teaching and Education

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

Management and Administrative Experience

• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Prepared to challenge/correct poor performance.
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Training and interest in medical management

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.