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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 17 April 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint substantive Consultant roles within the Women's Directorate working within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Lines. The candidates are expected to be clinicians with evidence of CCT or CESR in obstetrics and gynaecology. These roles seek to improve the care of our patients and their families by improving access to our services and resolving gaps in planned and acute components of the broad spectrum of services we provide within the obstetrics and gynaecology service lines ay University Hospitals Plymouth.

Main duties of the job

We will be looking for candidates with evidence of prior development. This role will include general Gynaecology and/or Obstetrics and includes 1 in 8, resident daytime and non-resident out of hours on-call requirement.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-OBS7845492

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Depending on specialist skills of candidates, it may be possible to accommodate a role encompassing obstetric only or gynaecology only job plan. Applicants considering working less than 10PA role are encouraged to apply. Candidates should contact service line or directorate medical leads to discuss their areas of specialist interest and how these could be accommodated within a future role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Depending on specialist skills of candidates, it may be possible to accommodate a role encompassing obstetric only or gynaecology only job plan. Applicants considering working less than 10PA role are encouraged to apply. Candidates should contact service line or directorate medical leads to discuss their areas of specialist interest and how these could be accommodated within a future role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • On the Specialist Register of the GMC or within six months of completion of Specialist Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. If entering the Specialist Register by 'equivalence' this must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge

Research

Essential

  • Experience of active involvement in quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for the level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc.

Desirable

  • Publications and presentations in area of obstetrics and/or gynaecology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • On the Specialist Register of the GMC or within six months of completion of Specialist Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. If entering the Specialist Register by 'equivalence' this must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge

Research

Essential

  • Experience of active involvement in quality improvement measures (clear description, outcomes and appropriate experience for the level of application). This can include audit, guideline development, implementation of health policy, improved team working, leadership etc.

Desirable

  • Publications and presentations in area of obstetrics and/or gynaecology

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Women's Directorate Medical Director

Eli Medd

elinor.medd@nhs.net

01752432628

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-OBS7845492

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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