Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing consultant-led obstetric and gynaecological care in outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency gynaecology settings.
• Participating in the consultant on-call rota, including labour ward "Hot Week" cover and weekend on-call commitments.
• Supporting the delivery of 74.5 hours of consultant presence on the delivery suite and contributing to labour ward ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain and develop high-quality maternity and gynaecology services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• Contributing to clinical governance, guideline development, quality improvement, audit, teaching and training activities within the department.
• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education and helping to develop the future workforce.
• Participating in service development, incident investigations and departmental leadership initiatives that support continuous improvement in women's health services.
• Working collaboratively across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and, where required, supporting services across both hospital sites.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.

Closing Date: 15.11.2026

Assessment Date: 26th November

Interview Date: 07.12.2026

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• MRCOG

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
• Ability to perform Gynaecology surgery independently
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in labour ward management

Desirable criteria

• ATSM in Obstetric Medicine and/or High Risk Pregnancy
• RCOG ATSM to compliment the skills of the department and the duties of the post

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal

Desirable criteria

• Participation in relevant national audits

Skills

Essential criteria

• Leadership Skills
• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment

Desirable criteria

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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