Consultant Obstetrician

Job summary

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in High risk Obstetrics. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Obstetrics & Gynaecology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

This is a substantive replacement post to commence as soon as possible. The post holder will join a team of existing Obstetric Consultants and be part of a Fetal Medicine team to form a larger team of Consultants in Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology based at the James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to contribute to on call duties (4th on call, non-resident) supporting specialist resident doctors (second and third on call) and another junior resident doctor (first on call), and occasionally 3rd on call whenever there is a gap at the senior registrar tier but this is shared by all consultants. There is the opportunity for extended roles within the fetal medicine and obstetric teams

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-FHS-MED-

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of completion of formal training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Membership of RCOG or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview

Desirable

• oQualifications in other specialist skill (High risk Obstetrics/Labour ward SST or ATSM)
• Educational Supervisor Training
• Training in appraisal techniques
• Management Training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students

Desirable

• Evidence of research
• IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

• Experience in counselling
• Established teaching interest

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of completion of formal training programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Membership of RCOG or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview

Desirable

• oQualifications in other specialist skill (High risk Obstetrics/Labour ward SST or ATSM)
• Educational Supervisor Training
• Training in appraisal techniques
• Management Training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students

Desirable

• Evidence of research
• IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

• Experience in counselling
• Established teaching interest

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.

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.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website