Locum Consultant Obstetrician

A locum position for 12 months has arisen to work in one of the largest Women’s Health Services in Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to recruit two skilled and dynamic consultants to join our award‑winning Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. We are conveniently located in central Scotland with ready access to Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as to the Highlands of Scotland and the Borders.

The vacancy is based at University Hospital Wishaw, which provides all inpatient obstetric and gynaecological care for the population of Lanarkshire. Maternity day care services are also provided at University Hospitals Hairmyres and Monklands, and antenatal care is provided at a large number of community health centres throughout the county. There are approximately 4,100 deliveries per year in the maternity unit and you will join a team of 12 consultant obstetricians.

The post will have obstetric‑only components. The precise job plans will be tailored to the skills of the successful applicants.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the one PA for Non‑DCC/SPA activities, the board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well‑developed ideas for improving services who can demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), medical education, research & development, acting as an appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wish to commence on more than one PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified recruitment lead and/or service manager, who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), medical education and research & development.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University, are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honourary status role holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow , use of the library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT services.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr E Ferguson, Clinical Director Obstetrics on 01698 361100
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For any application queries, please contact:
Medical.denta

Interview date: 7th April 2026.

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