Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Gynaecologist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

This post is to strengthen the existing team of Gynaecologists at the Liverpool Women's Hospital. The team provides care to women across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, and the Isle of Mann.

The successful candidate will play an important role in assisting with the provision of general gynaecology, including emergency gynaecology, outpatient general and special interest gynaecology clinics as well as inpatient elective gynaecological surgery both major and minimal access.

The successful candidate may participate in provision of emergency gynaecology. This will not include on call out of hours but may include being a part of 'hot week' team for general gynaecology. Theywill be expected to contribute to medical education for undergraduate and postgraduate doctors.

Main duties of the job

This post is to strengthen the existing team of Gynaecologists at the Liverpool Women's Hospital. The team provides care to women across Merseyside Cheshire North Wales, and the Isle of Mann.

The successful candidate will play an important role in assisting with the provision of general gynaecology, including emergency gynaecology, outpatient general and special interest gynaecology clinics as well as inpatient elective gynaecological surgery both major and minimal access.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-265-25

Job locations

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is to strengthen the existing team of Gynaecologists at the Liverpool Womens Hospital. The team provides care to women across Merseyside Cheshire North Wales, and the Isle of Mann.

The successful candidate will play an important role in assisting with the provision of general gynaecology, including emergency gynaecology, outpatient general and special interest gynaecology clinics as well as inpatient elective gynaecological surgery both major and minimal access.The successful candidate will be expected to lead on the development of new pathway and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology services within a special tertiary centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is to strengthen the existing team of Gynaecologists at the Liverpool Womens Hospital. The team provides care to women across Merseyside Cheshire North Wales, and the Isle of Mann.

The successful candidate will play an important role in assisting with the provision of general gynaecology, including emergency gynaecology, outpatient general and special interest gynaecology clinics as well as inpatient elective gynaecological surgery both major and minimal access.The successful candidate will be expected to lead on the development of new pathway and support the senior management team in shaping the future strategy of the gynaecology services within a special tertiary centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registrations

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
  • MRCOG or equivalent CCST
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD/PhD/MSC

Clinical experience & skills

Essential

  • Work independently in outpatient clinics & theatre
  • ATSM / SITMs Colposcopy

Desirable

  • ATSM in Vulval Medicine and Benign Gynaecology
  • Ability to develop and lead a service
Person Specification

Qualifications / Registrations

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
  • MRCOG or equivalent CCST
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD/PhD/MSC

Clinical experience & skills

Essential

  • Work independently in outpatient clinics & theatre
  • ATSM / SITMs Colposcopy

Desirable

  • ATSM in Vulval Medicine and Benign Gynaecology
  • Ability to develop and lead a service

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Gynaecology

Sian Taylor

Sian.Taylor@lwh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-265-25

Job locations

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


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