About this role
Job summary
Locum Consultant in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Gynaecology at St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds. The post will be available immediately for a period of 6 months.
This is a new post and has been developed to address an increase in demand for the endometriosis service. We want to encourage the successful candidate to contribute to the BSGE accredited endometriosis service, supported by the wider Obstetric and Gynaecology team, following discussion with the department.
The successful applicant should be a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and they should be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Candidates not yet on the Specialist Register (including those awaiting CESR outcome) may be considered for appointment to Locum Consultant post, subject to demonstrated competence and appropriate governance arrangements.
Applicants should have established skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to work within a busy tertiary unit. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA Locum appointment for a Consultant Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in endometriosis. This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Gynaecology teams across Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital.
This post has arisen as part of the expansion of Consultant staffing within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Women's clinical services unit (CSU) and the growing demand for endometriosis provision.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Dipesh Odedra, Clinical Director, Tel: 0113 2064059
Dr James Tibbott, Lead Clinician - Gynaecology, Tel: 0113 2065206
Dr Jaqueline Clarke, Lead Clinician - Obstetrics, Tel: 0113 2064059
Andrew Harding, General Manager, Tel: 0113 2064059
Shortlisting date: 01/12/2026
Interview date: 12/12/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
What you will bring to the role
To deliver Obstetrics and Gynaecology care to patients at the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust including:
Gynaecology clinics
Gynaecology Ambulatory areas
Gynaecology operating theatres
Care of in-patients on a gynaecology hot week rota
Contribute to Gynaecology on call rota
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings, including endometriosis, pelvic pain and mortality reviews, audit and teaching.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)