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Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2465219
Job summary
A Locum Consultant post has become available in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTH), to cover maternity leave. The post will be for a fixed-term, one year Locum Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an interest in Early Pregnancy, participating in obstetric on call and hot week rotas.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. A passion for maternity and early pregnancy care is essential.
Main duties of the job
Day time obstetric commitments would include antenatal clinic, labour ward sessions, obstetric hot week and caesarean section surgical lists, alongside dedicated early pregnancy and acute gynaecology scan lists and early pregnancy unit support. Additionally, Obstetric on calls are an essential requirement of this post.
The successful candidate will be job planned to support governance and teaching roles to support the running and development of the department.
About us
LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. The Trust has approximately 4,500 births annually and a level three neonatal unit. We provide Bluebell and Rainbow clinics plus services for high-risk pregnancies having recently become the Maternal medicine Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria, We are privileged to work closely with a nationally recognised, award winning team of midwives dedicated to improving the birth experience for all women. We offer all four choices for place of birth. There is midwifery led birth units at both Royal Preston Hospital and at Chorley & South Ribble Hospital and a 12 bedded obstetric unit in Royal Preston Hospital.
In gynaecology we provide services in benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, paediatric, endocrine disorders, vulval conditions and termination of pregnancy.
Preston is one of the four bases for Manchester university medical students. We provide academic and pastoral support to over 350 medical students in their clinical years 3, 4 and 5.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-MS3304
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM in Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy (or relevant SITM)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g., PG Cert
- Medical leadership
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy (or relevant SITM)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Ability to deal with all common obstetric and gynaecological emergency presentations
- Teaching Experience (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Transabdominal and Transvaginal Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy
Desirable
- OSCE examiner
- Advance Hysteroscopy including operative procedures
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and quality improvement projects
- Attendance on management or leadership course
- Evidence of involvement in obstetric or gynaecology governance
Desirable
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston (RPH), or intention to become
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g., through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- ATSM in Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy (or relevant SITM)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g., PG Cert
- Medical leadership
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy (or relevant SITM)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Ability to deal with all common obstetric and gynaecological emergency presentations
- Teaching Experience (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Transabdominal and Transvaginal Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy
Desirable
- OSCE examiner
- Advance Hysteroscopy including operative procedures
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and quality improvement projects
- Attendance on management or leadership course
- Evidence of involvement in obstetric or gynaecology governance
Desirable
- Trained in quality improvement methodology
- Qualification in management or leadership
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston (RPH), or intention to become
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g., through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of original research
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).
Additional information
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)