Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and GynaecologyNHS
Job summary
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Obstetrics and Gynaecology team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, service development, innovation and collaborative working. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a range of skills committed to a flexible job plan to support service needs.
Based within the Croft Wing at Warrington Hospital, the department forms part of a maternity service rated Good by the CQC (January 2024) and provides care for approximately 2,600 births annually.
The department offers a comprehensive range of benign and complex gynaecological surgery. Most hysterectomies are performed laparoscopically, supported by advanced laparoscopic services across Warrington and Halton Hospitals. Additional procedures include outpatient hysteroscopy, NovaSure endometrial ablation and MyoSure tissue removal.
Gynaecological cancer services are delivered in collaboration with Liverpool Women's Hospital, supported by weekly multidisciplinary meetings and specialist nursing teams. Complex endometriosis cases are referred to regional tertiary centres.
The successful candidate will join a motivated consultant team, sharing responsibility for obstetric and gynaecology services while contributing to clinical governance, audit, teaching, training, supervision of junior doctors and ongoing service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The department welcomes applications from candidates who would be interested in a Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to provide maternity cover until 31st March 2027, while supporting the Trust's elective recovery programme and continued delivery of high quality gynaecology services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive consultant team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, service development, and collaborative working. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care, contribute to service improvement, supervise junior medical staff, and participate in audit, quality improvement, clinical governance, and departmental leadership activities.
The role comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), and in addition there may be an opportunity to do out of hours on-call 1:11 frequency with prospective cover.
Shared office accommodation, dedicated secretarial support, and operational support from the Clinical Business Unit (CBU) Manager are provided
Job description
The full details of this role are available within the job description and person specification attached to the advert
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Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
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Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application