Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed consultant to join our growing Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time of investment and development with maternity refurbishment, service expansion and digital transformation underway. The successful applicant will have a special interest in urogynaecology and will help to deliver high-quality care across gynaecology services and/or tertiary our busy maternity unit, with opportunities for leadership and teaching. Interviews will be held on 27th March 2026
Main duties of the job
o Provide high-quality obstetrics, gynaecology and urogynaecology care as part of the consultant team.o Hold clinical responsibility for a defined caseload and contribute to senior decision-making across the service.o Participate in labour ward hot-week cover, emergency gynaecology duties and the consultant on-call rota.o Provide leadership, supervision and training for junior medical staff.o Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective women's health services.o Support service development, teaching and opportunities linked to the new Bolton Medical School.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community services to the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and surrounding areas including Salford, Wigan and Bury. We are a progressive and expanding organisation with a strong focus on service improvement, pathway integration and high-quality, safe care. The Trust is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
The Princess Anne Maternity Unit is one of three tertiary level maternity units in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire, delivering approximately 5,500 babies each year. The Trust also hosts a tertiary Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting in-utero transfers from across the region and providing care for extremely premature infants. Our gynaecology and urogynaecology services are well established, offering comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, emergency and procedural care.
The Trust is committed to improving the health of the population we serve and ensuring our staff experience pride and fulfilment in their work. We strive to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and offer excellent opportunities for training, development and teaching, including close collaboration with the newly established Bolton Medical School.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Interview/assessment centre: date TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Interview/assessment centre: date TBC
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion)
- MRCOG
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
- Urogynaecology experience
- UDS experience
Desirable
- Sub Speciality Expertise or training
- Cystoscopy and Bulkamid experience
- Prolapse day case surgery experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To work within the Maternity & Women's Health Department and liaise with professional colleagues.
- Manage and motivate staff.
- Be an effective member of a team.
- Work and relate to staff in other disciplines
- Manage change and to organise development.
Desirable
- Assertiveness
- Ability to cope under stress
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Other
Essential
- Maintain interest in teaching and research
- Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.
- Committed to quality improvement.
- Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft application
- Experience with electronic patient records
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion)
- MRCOG
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
- Urogynaecology experience
- UDS experience
Desirable
- Sub Speciality Expertise or training
- Cystoscopy and Bulkamid experience
- Prolapse day case surgery experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To work within the Maternity & Women's Health Department and liaise with professional colleagues.
- Manage and motivate staff.
- Be an effective member of a team.
- Work and relate to staff in other disciplines
- Manage change and to organise development.
Desirable
- Assertiveness
- Ability to cope under stress
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Other
Essential
- Maintain interest in teaching and research
- Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.
- Committed to quality improvement.
- Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft application
- Experience with electronic patient records
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).
