Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This post is a permanent position for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Benign Gynaecology. The closing date is 04 April 2026.

It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute to both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with general gynaecology clinics, gynaecology theatres, outpatient hysteroscopy clinics, as well as leading a general high risk obstetric antenatal clinic. The candidate will also have a role in providing Labour Ward, Obstetrics and Gynaecology on‑calls, Emergency Gynaecology and Elective Caesarean section lists. The candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to wider departmental responsibilities such as Governance and Leadership and Education.

Candidates must have full GMC registration, have CCT (or be within 6 months of obtaining it), and be on the specialist register. They must also be keen and willing to partake in the Obstetrics on call and cover (non‑resident).

This substantive post attracts 10 PAs in an approximate 8.5:1.5 split and includes a 1 in 16 non‑resident on call rota and a 1 in 16 consultant of the week duty. Flexibility in job planning is a key part of the role. We pay particular attention to work‑life balance and the job plan reflects this. Applicants wishing to work part‑time will also be considered.

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 30TH APRIL 2026.

Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department.

Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision‑making and sharing equally in the workload.

Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, clinics, theatre time.

Consultants will be expected to review all potential admissions and develop rapid assessment triage strategies to ensure early investigations and disposition of patients is achieved.

Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.

Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.

Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co‑workers in the delivery of department objectives.

Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities.

Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department.

Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑professional team.

Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS  are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On‑site Nurseries
• On‑site staff cafes
• On‑site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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