Job summary
Join a forward-thinking Women's Health team committed to excellence in patient care, training, and innovation.
Whittington Health NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in benign Gynaecology to join our dynamic and supportive Women's Health Department.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled clinician who will contribute to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care across our Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, while playing a key role in the ongoing development of our benign Gynaecology pathways.
Experience in managing complex benign Gynaecological conditions, including complex fibroids and laparoscopic or open major surgery, is highly desirable.
We are looking for a motivated, collaborative individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to women's health.
Applicants must hold:
- CCT (or equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the time of appointment.
- Completed advanced training in benign Gynaecological surgery (or equivalent experience in major abdominal surgery).
- Completed the Advanced Labour Ward ATSM (or equivalent)
Interviews to be held on 20 January 2026.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide high-quality care across a broad range of benign Gynaecological services.
- Lead and develop benign Gynaecology clinics and theatres, including complex fibroid management and advanced benign surgical cases.
- Participate in rapid access and specialist Gynaecology clinics, including outpatient hysteroscopy and one-stop diagnostic services.
- Take part in the Labour Ward rota, providing consultant-led intrapartum care (1 in 8 weekend and 1 in 16 weekday on-call pattern; Band A supplement).
- Support teaching, supervision, and mentorship of junior medical staff and contribute to audit, governance, and service development.
- Engage with ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Our department provides a full range of specialist Gynaecology services, including:
- Colposcopy and combined oncology
- Gynae-endocrinology
- Vulval disease and menopause clinics
- Outpatient hysteroscopy and rapid access services
- Fertility (including IUI procedures)
- Urogynaecology and endometriosis
- Early pregnancy and emergency Gynaecology
We are proud of our strong multidisciplinary ethos, modern facilities, and close integration with community-based womens services.
Youll be joining a team that values excellence, learning, and compassionate care, with access to opportunities for leadership, education, and research.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide high-quality care across a broad range of benign Gynaecological services.
- Lead and develop benign Gynaecology clinics and theatres, including complex fibroid management and advanced benign surgical cases.
- Participate in rapid access and specialist Gynaecology clinics, including outpatient hysteroscopy and one-stop diagnostic services.
- Take part in the Labour Ward rota, providing consultant-led intrapartum care (1 in 8 weekend and 1 in 16 weekday on-call pattern; Band A supplement).
- Support teaching, supervision, and mentorship of junior medical staff and contribute to audit, governance, and service development.
- Engage with ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Our department provides a full range of specialist Gynaecology services, including:
- Colposcopy and combined oncology
- Gynae-endocrinology
- Vulval disease and menopause clinics
- Outpatient hysteroscopy and rapid access services
- Fertility (including IUI procedures)
- Urogynaecology and endometriosis
- Early pregnancy and emergency Gynaecology
We are proud of our strong multidisciplinary ethos, modern facilities, and close integration with community-based womens services.
Youll be joining a team that values excellence, learning, and compassionate care, with access to opportunities for leadership, education, and research.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice
- ATSM: one of the Gynecology surgical advanced modules or equivalent involving major abdominal surgery and have experience with the UK pathways
Desirable
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy or equivalent And/or Colposcopy accreditation BSCCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Excellent clinical skills and experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Basic ultrasound skills although more advanced skills are welcomed
Business Development
Essential
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments and quality improvement.
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in quality improvement, service redesign or business development
Audit, Management and IT
Essential
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- Active participation in audit.
- Computing & IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit involvement/CNST etc.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Proven ability to organise and contribute to teaching programmes for the multi- disciplinary team.
- An ability to support a multidisciplinary team and to take a lead in the clinical aspects within such a team.
- Evidence of ongoing learning and personal growth
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching and training
- Higher degree
- Publications arising from research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of GMC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- ATSM Advanced Labour ward Practice
- ATSM: one of the Gynecology surgical advanced modules or equivalent involving major abdominal surgery and have experience with the UK pathways
Desirable
- ATSM in Hysteroscopy or equivalent And/or Colposcopy accreditation BSCCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Excellent clinical skills and experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Basic ultrasound skills although more advanced skills are welcomed
Business Development
Essential
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments and quality improvement.
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in quality improvement, service redesign or business development
Audit, Management and IT
Essential
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- Active participation in audit.
- Computing & IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit involvement/CNST etc.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Proven ability to organise and contribute to teaching programmes for the multi- disciplinary team.
- An ability to support a multidisciplinary team and to take a lead in the clinical aspects within such a team.
- Evidence of ongoing learning and personal growth
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching and training
- Higher degree
- Publications arising from research
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.
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.
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).
