Job responsibilities

To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Adam Jakes Clinical Lead Obstetrics.

AAC is 28-Oct-2026

JD has been approved by the Royal College.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• CCT in O&G and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
• BSCCP Colposcopy accreditation
• ATSM in Benign Gynaecology or SITM in Gynaecology Surgical Care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or Labour Ward Lead
• MOET or equivalent
• Gynaecological Ultrasound Experience (evidence of official qualification and/or clinical training)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT

Desirable

• Experience of both open and Minimal invasive surgery - operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy , laparotomy

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

• Experience in developing guidelines within obstetrics
• Course in leadership skills

Desirable

• Database/computer skills

Management Skills

Essential

• Attended management training course.
• Evidence of leading service improvement, pathway redesign or transformation projects within maternity services

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance / budgets
• Evidence of working with management team on QI initiatives

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors and nursing and midwifery staff.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Experience in working in an MDT

Desirable

• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
• Demonstrate an interest in leadership of clinical audit
• Demonstrate commitment in research.
• First author research articles peer-reviewed journals
• Risk Management experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
• Enthusiastic

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).