Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Job summaryThis post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.This post is designed to improve the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service in St Helens & Knowsley, and to share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.This is a Resident on call post to help towards maintaining full activity within gynaecology and obstetrics. The appointee will share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidates will join a team of senior medical and midwifery/nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service. The new consultant will join the existing Consultants and middle grade staff in delivering a high-quality 24-hour service.The successful candidate will be expected to take clinical lead in an area of special interest which will complement those that already exist within the department as well as contribute towards 60 hours Consultant presence on the labour ward.About usMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.Our services:Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.Achievements:Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.DetailsDate posted26 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number409-S8193853Job locationsWhiston HospitalWarrington RoadWhistonL35 5DRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description and Person Specification attached.Advertising Date: 26th August 2026Closing Date: 8th October 2026Shortlisting Date: From 9th October 2026Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description and Person Specification attached.Advertising Date: 26th August 2026Closing Date: 8th October 2026Shortlisting Date: From 9th October 2026Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration at the time of applicationMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMRCP or equivalent medical qualificationMD/PHD or equivalent medical qualificationFurther Higher degree Knowledge EssentialEvidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care Skills EssentialDemonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleaguesAppropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problemsDemonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this postRCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independentlyKnowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rotaDemonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 yearsDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situationAble to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiateCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisionsCapacity to work effectively with others.Able to work in multi-professional teamsAble to supervise junior medical staffCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understandingSees patients as peopleCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectivelyCapacity to prioritise own workloadBasic IT skillsCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issuesCapacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstancesDesirableSpecial interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSMEvidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years Other EssentialIs up to date and fit to practise safelyAbility to provide complete details of employment historyProfessional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.Demonstrates respect for all Values EssentialWe are kindWe are openWe are inclusive Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration at the time of applicationMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMRCP or equivalent medical qualificationMD/PHD or equivalent medical qualificationFurther Higher degree Knowledge EssentialEvidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care Skills EssentialDemonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleaguesAppropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problemsDemonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this postRCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independentlyKnowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rotaDemonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 yearsDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situationAble to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiateCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisionsCapacity to work effectively with others.Able to work in multi-professional teamsAble to supervise junior medical staffCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understandingSees patients as peopleCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectivelyCapacity to prioritise own workloadBasic IT skillsCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issuesCapacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstancesDesirableSpecial interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSMEvidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years Other EssentialIs up to date and fit to practise safelyAbility to provide complete details of employment historyProfessional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.Demonstrates respect for all Values EssentialWe are kindWe are openWe are inclusiveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWhiston HospitalWarrington RoadWhistonL35 5DRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWhiston HospitalWarrington RoadWhistonL35 5DRUnited KingdomEmployer's website