About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Early Pregnancy and Maternal Medicine.
Based primarily at Peterborough City Hospital, you will become part of a dynamic and supportive consultant team delivering high-quality care to a diverse and growing population. The role offers the opportunity to develop your specialist interests while contributing to a busy general obstetrics and gynaecology service, with involvement in early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology and maternal medicine.
If you are looking for a role that combines clinical excellence, leadership opportunities and the chance to shape and develop services within a growing Trust, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in Early Pregnancy and Maternal Medicine, you will provide high-quality, consultant-led care across obstetrics and gynaecology services, supporting women throughout their pregnancy and gynaecological journey.
You will lead specialist early pregnancy services, contribute to maternal medicine pathways, and maintain a broad general obstetrics and gynaecology practice, including emergency and on-call care. The role includes opportunities to develop specialist interests, provide leadership within the department, and contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, teaching, training and research.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting junior doctors, midwives and allied health professionals while helping to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care for our diverse patient population.
About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services to a growing population of approximately 850,000 across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the neighbouring counties. Our three acute hospital sites - Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford & Rutland Hospital - are supported by a range of community diagnostic and outpatient services.
Our maternity services deliver around 6,100 births each year and are recognised for providing high-quality, patient-centred care within modern, well-equipped facilities. Peterborough City Hospital is consistently recognised as a leading training unit and offers a wide range of specialist obstetric and gynaecology services, including dedicated early pregnancy, maternal medicine and fetal medicine pathways.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their careers, pursue research and education opportunities, and play an active role in shaping future services. By joining our team, you will work alongside experienced and enthusiastic clinicians who share a passion for delivering the right care, first time, every time.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description attached to find out the main duties for the role of Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with an interest in Early Pregnancy
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
MBBS (or equivalent) MRCOG or equivalent ATSM / SITM in Benign Gynaecology CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of the Appointments Advisory Committee Full GMC Registration Labour Ward ATSM or equivalence or 'grandfathering'
Desirable
ATSM / SITM in Hysteroscopy or equivalence or grandfathering ATSM / SITM in Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience in MDT team working, practice and providing leadership Recent active involvement in practical intrapartum obstetrics Able to perform outpatient hysteroscopy and Gynaecology / Early Pregnancy scanning Broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Able to perform laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy
Desirable
Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
Other Essential
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs Fluent in verbal and written English Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations Good previous attendance record Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Academic Achievements Essential
Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable
Evidence of Attendance and presentation at national or international Obstetric and gyne meetings Evidence of completed and published research
Key Skills Essential
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills with patients and staff Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority Ability to organize and prioritize own workload and participate in learning Co-ordinate work with other consultants Enthusiasm about Obstetrics, Early Pregnancy and improving capabilities and patient services within this area
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)