About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our dynamic Women's and Children's Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and contributing to the continued development of our maternity and gynaecology services.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care, participate in a shared consultant rota, and help drive service improvement initiatives. The post offers a diverse clinical workload, including antenatal and intrapartum care, elective and emergency gynaecology, and opportunities to develop special interest sessions aligned to service needs and your own professional aspirations.
You will work closely with colleagues across midwifery, neonatology, theatres, and outpatient services to support safe, effective pathways of care and an excellent experience for women and families. The role also includes active involvement in clinical governance, audit, teaching, and supervision of junior doctors and wider clinical staff.
Hours per week: 10.5 PA's
Main duties of the job
Gynaecological services include Urogynaecology, Colposcopy, Early Pregnancy, and Emergency Gynaecological services. Benign Gynaecological operative and laparoscopic services along with Infertility services (except IVF) are provided at Macclesfield Hospital. Cancer services include diagnostic work up and early endometrial cancers being operated at Macclesfield hospital. The service is linked with the Southern sector Manchester Cancer network with weekly MDT meetings.
About us
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) or appropriate specialist qualification CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent
Eligibility Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC and holding a licence to practice at time of appointment Entry on specialist register (or will attain within six months of interview date) Evidence of work in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Fitness To Practise Essential
Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Other Role Requirements Essential
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)