Locum Consultant in Obstetrics

Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology The closing date is 02 January 2026 This post is for a Locum Obstetric and Gynaecologist Consultant. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement 5 Consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and 7 Consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call and risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in labour ward management. SPA time will be used for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching, training, and reflective practice. Main duties of the job We are a forward looking department and going through massive improvement programme. Our CQC rating is 'GOOD' and we aspire to become outstanding. Nationally we are far ahead in Digital programmes and all mothers have access to their antenatal case record on their smart phone. The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Women and Children's' Collaborative which also includes a countywide Paediatric services. The Paediatric service is currently provided by a consultant-led service at both Cumberland Infirmary (7 WTE consultants) and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (5 WTE consultants). Both West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle have a dedicated Out-Patient Suite with an Early Pregnancy Unit, Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinics, Delivery Suite, Maternity Ward, Day Surgery Unit, Maternity Day Assessment Unit and MPU. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heartA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Full Registration with the General Medical Council Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree Management training Instructor status in either APLS/ALS Entry into the specialist register (or within six months of entry to Specialist Register) Experience and Knowledge High level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy. A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders - in particular obstetrics and labour ward management, experience in managing various medical problems in pregnant women and risk management Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care Maternal Medicine Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH Experience in Emergency Gynaecology & laparoscopy, including benign operative experience Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training Membership of relevant learned societies. Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development. Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning Proven track record in undertaking research projects. Formal training in medical education Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience Management & Administrative Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Teaching Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Recognised educational supervisor Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Experience of research and Clinical Governance. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in peer reviewed journals 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr