Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Ipswich inIpswich PUBLISHED THU 22 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave till Aprill 2026. The successful candidate is not required to have CCT, however relevant experience and meeting the essential criteria is.

An interest in reproductive medicine would be an advantage. We expect all our Consultants to contribute to and support the implementation of GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time), the expansion of minimally invasive surgery and same day discharge for laparoscopic surgery.

All applicants should have completed the Advanced Labour Ward ATSM or be able to demonstrate a similar level of experience necessary for the obstetric on-call component of the post. Relevant gynaecology experience can be in the form of the appropriate ATSMs or prior experience.

Summary of offer

The role on offer is for a standard 10 PA contract with opportunity for additional programmed activity subject to job planning. The role will include a weekly general antenatal clinic, alternate week half day theatre list, and alternate week gynaecology or fertility clinic.

Training or experience in IVF, HyCoSy and gynaecological scanning will be an advantage. Additional theatre sessions are available. The role is supported by the appropriate level of core SPA sessions. The candidate will be required to participate with a 1 in 12 on call and hot weeks for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

CLINICAL

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:

Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department

Ability to provide clinical expertise and responsibility to the IVF and Fertility service in terms of knowledge, clinical activity and guidance will be advantageous.

Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department

Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day

Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families

An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit

To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate

Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan

Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG

Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital

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GENERAL

The post-holder will:

Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care

Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department

Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care

Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary

Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility

Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained

Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated

Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements

Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agree policy

Mentoring is offered to new and current consultant employees of the Trust