Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Hinchingbrooke Hospital
The closing date is 21 October 2025
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant position working at Himchingbrooke Hospital as part of the North West Anglia NHS Trust. Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust formally merged with Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 1st April 2017, to form the then new Trust (on 3 sites).
This is a locum post fixed term at 10 months, anticipated to start on 23rd December 2025 running through to 22nd October 2026. Applicants interested in working less than full time or who wish to job share are welcome to apply.
The standard job plan is of 10 programmed activities (PAs) including participation in a 1:9 on call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be working on one site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital though there may be a need for cross site working in the future. This appointment will be made by the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Maternity Departments have been rated as 'Good' by CQC in June 2023. They have fully equipped obstetric and midwifery led birthing units, fetal medicine scanning and high risk obstetric services in addition to high quality modern inpatient and outpatient Gynaecology services. The Maternity IT system is K2 with all 3 modules- Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal.
Main duties of the job
Both units have a credible reputation for their personal approach to the provision of maternity services and the excellent care provided for women and their families. There are about 2200 births per annum at Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH). Peterborough City Hospital (PCH) delivers around 4500 women per annum. Both units have a Midwifery-led birthing Unit (MLBU) alongside the Consultant led Unit.
The appointees will:
o Report to the Clinical Leads at HH
o Be accountable to the Medical Director
Pursue an interest in line with service needs and an opportunity to provide leadership in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Pursue an interest in line with service needs.
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Obstetric patients.
Care for pregnant women with complex medical problems.
Care for women with Gynaecological problems including elective and emergency activity.
Collaborate in MDT work in Acute Obstetrics and Maternal medicine.
Provide clinical input and leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Liaise with the management team to develop the infrastructure for the provision of the service.
Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department management and development of the service.
Expected to cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies during on calls. On Rota is 1 in 9.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-Mat-7473161
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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