Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Obstetrics/Gynaecology (Special Interest in Gynaecology)

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Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynaecology. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and forward thinking obstetric and gynaecology team in a successful Trust in South Yorkshire. It is anticipated that the successful candidate, with the support of the new Gynaecology and Maternity Medicine Network, will help consolidate current services as well as developing further services in line with the national maternity plan and Saving Babies Lives V3. The postholder will also have the opportunity to help take the Gynaecology service forward. There will also be the opportunity to develop a special interest if so desired.

Any candidates shortlisted who require alternative arrangements should inform the recruitment team following shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

1. Clinical Services

To provide with consultant colleagues, an effective Obstetrics and Gynaecology service to Barnsley Hospital, including:

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high quality Obstetric and Gynaecology service

Advising clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise

Liaising with other health care organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners and voluntary organisations as required

Responsibility for keeping services up to date and giving direction to future developments

2. Training and Education

To participate in the teaching and training programmes including:

Contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity

Undertaking medical teaching examination and accreditation duties as required

Contributing, to the training of nurses, midwives, paramedical, scientific and technical staff

Participating in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Postgraduate Dean. A commitment to continued professional development audit and personal appraisal.

3. Clinical Governance

To participate in developing a satisfactory and consistent quality of clinical services by establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring standards are met

Participating in audit and ensuring outcomes are implemented

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

29 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0807-04-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCOG or equivalent
CCST or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Benign Gynae ATSM / or Gynae care SITM

Desirable

Higher Degree
Evidenceof research/publication

Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Appropriate training in Special interest of choice

Teaching and Training Experience

Desirable

Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Good leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Enthusiasmandabilityto work under pressure
Goodorganisationaland management skills
Supportive and tolerant
Abilitytoworkwithina multidisciplinary team
Caring attitude to patients
Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital or willing to stay on site when on call

Desirable

Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
Knowledge of research processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCOG or equivalent
CCST or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Benign Gynae ATSM / or Gynae care SITM

Desirable

Higher Degree
Evidenceof research/publication

Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Appropriate training in Special interest of choice

Teaching and Training Experience

Desirable

Experience of supervising junior medical staff & Medical students

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Good leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Enthusiasmandabilityto work under pressure
Goodorganisationaland management skills
Supportive and tolerant
Abilitytoworkwithina multidisciplinary team
Caring attitude to patients
Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of hospital or willing to stay on site when on call

Desirable

Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
Knowledge of research processes.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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