Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
2 days ago
Preston
Job summaryThe Perinatal and Family Divisions provide a full range of Obstetric, Neonatal, Gynaecology and Paediatric services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The bulk of the maternity work is based at The Royal Oldham Hospital with satellite clinics at Rochdale Infirmary. Gynaecology clinics are carried out at all four sites with major in-patient operating at the Royal Oldham and Salford sites. Day case units are based at the Rochdale and Fairifeld sites. The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Endometriosis Centre, located at the Royal Oldham Hospital, isa British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) accredited tertiary referral centre specializing in advanced, complex surgical treatments for severe and deep infiltrating endometriosis The delivery suite is based at Royal Oldham Hospital with a birth rate of approximately 5000 per year and an adjoining Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A full complement of Obstetrics inpatient and outpatient services are provided at the Royal Oldham Hospital, including a complex pregnancy unit (comprises fetal medicine service, preterm birth clinic, placenta clinic, complicated multiple pregnancy and Rainbow clinic), maternal medicine clinics (hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, endocrine and haematology) and perinatal mental health clinic. The team works closely with the regional tertiary networks and hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool.Main duties of the jobWe would welcome candidate with special interests to complement the department such as experience in pelvic pain, high risk obstetrics, benign gynaecology, and interest in simulation training and education. The post holder will join a team of 37 consultants and participate in the night resident on call rota. The obstetrics service will predominantly be being delivered at the Royal Oldham Hospital site with cross-sites working at Rochdale Infirmary, Fairfield General and Salford Royal. The principal duties of the post holder are: To support high risk obstetrics antenatal care and postnatal careTo participate in the consultant rota pattern for daytime and out of hours resident on callTo provide services in gynaecology theatre and gynaecology outpatient clinicsTo facilitate maternity MDT mandatory training sessionsTo be responsible for supervision and training for junior doctors and medical studentsTo actively participate in quality improvement activity and clinical governanceTo participate in Clinical Triage and Advice and GuidanceTo maintain and ensure own mandatory training, continuing professional development and appraisal are up to date.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: posted30 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number236-FAC-03-CON-GYNA-L-26-AJob locationsOldhamRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Job description Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Specification Qualifications EssentialMRCOG or appropriate specialist qualificationRelevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AACDesirableEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners' Knowledge EssentialATSM in Advanced Labour Ward PracticeKnowledge of risk assessmentExperience of supervising junior medical colleaguesEvidence of service developmentDesirableA clear vision and enthusiasm for developing a specialist interest that complements and expands our current departmental servicesATSM Advanced Antenatal practice Skills EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing.Understanding of Clinical Governance issuesAbility to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systemsDesirableA dynamic, proactive, and resilient approach to clinical leadership, service improvement, and departmental development Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMRCOG or appropriate specialist qualificationRelevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AACDesirableEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners' Knowledge EssentialATSM in Advanced Labour Ward PracticeKnowledge of risk assessmentExperience of supervising junior medical colleaguesEvidence of service developmentDesirableA clear vision and enthusiasm for developing a specialist interest that complements and expands our current departmental servicesATSM Advanced Antenatal practice Skills EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing.Understanding of Clinical Governance issuesAbility to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systemsDesirableA dynamic, proactive, and resilient approach to clinical leadership, service improvement, and departmental developmentDisclosure 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. xrnqpay For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressOldhamRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressOldhamRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website