Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
8 hours ago
Carlisle
Job summaryAll successful candidates will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of their start date.This post is for a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist consultant working cross both the West Cumberland and Cumberland Infirmary site. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement six consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and seven consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call, labour ward leadership and obstetric risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in obstetrics and 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 jobJOB 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.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money wellAs 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.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year Per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number262-A-26-8140128Job locationsCumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland HospitalNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB 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 SPONSORSHIPPlease 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 6.50 = 28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56.00. 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 Flexible working Scheme NHS DiscountsSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problemsSubject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease 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. Job description Job responsibilitiesJOB 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 SPONSORSHIPPlease 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 6.50 = 28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56.00. 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 Flexible working Scheme NHS DiscountsSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problemsSubject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease 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 & Qualifications EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical Council.Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and GynaecologistEntry into the specialist registerDesirableOther relevant medical and non medical training/degreeOther relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.Management trainingInstructor status in either APLS/ALS Experience and Knowledge EssentialHigh Level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & GynaecologyAbility to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomyExcellent communication skills with patient, colleagues, managers and other staffAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsA special interest to complement that of the existing postholders in particular obstetrics and labour ward managementExperience in Postnatal Pelvic Health ManagementKnowledge in advanced Antenatal careMaternal MedicineExperience in Uro-dynamics & OPHDesirableExperience in outpatient hysteroscopyAccreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and trainingMembership of relevant learned societies.Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol developmentIntermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanningProven track record in undertaking research projectsFormal training in medical education.Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS levelHold an ATSM or equivalent experience Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ServiceAbility to organise and manage own workload efficiently Communication Skills and Abilities EssentialEmpathetic and Sensitive approach to patient needsApproachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsTeam LoyaltyPositive Approach to lesson learntconfident approach without being arrogantIT skillsDesirablePresentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers Cotinued Professional Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceparticipation in appropriate peer review processesDesirableContinued Professional / Personal Development Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Teaching EssentialCommitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governanceDesirableExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.Recognised educational supervisor Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical audit.Experience of research and Clinical Governance.Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.DesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes EssentialAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamParticipation in on call and emergency coverAbility to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical Council.Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and GynaecologistEntry into the specialist registerDesirableOther relevant medical and non medical training/degreeOther relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.Management trainingInstructor status in either APLS/ALS Experience and Knowledge EssentialHigh Level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & GynaecologyAbility to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomyExcellent communication skills with patient, colleagues, managers and other staffAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsA special interest to complement that of the existing postholders in particular obstetrics and labour ward managementExperience in Postnatal Pelvic Health ManagementKnowledge in advanced Antenatal careMaternal MedicineExperience in Uro-dynamics & OPHDesirableExperience in outpatient hysteroscopyAccreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and trainingMembership of relevant learned societies.Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol developmentIntermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanningProven track record in undertaking research projectsFormal training in medical education.Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS levelHold an ATSM or equivalent experience Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ServiceAbility to organise and manage own workload efficiently Communication Skills and Abilities EssentialEmpathetic and Sensitive approach to patient needsApproachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsTeam LoyaltyPositive Approach to lesson learntconfident approach without being arrogantIT skillsDesirablePresentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers Cotinued Professional Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceparticipation in appropriate peer review processesDesirableContinued Professional / Personal Development Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Teaching EssentialCommitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governanceDesirableExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.Recognised educational supervisor Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical audit.Experience of research and Clinical Governance.Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.DesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes EssentialAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamParticipation in on call and emergency coverAbility to travel to fulfil the requirements of the postDisclosure 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 nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland HospitalNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland HospitalNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's website