Barts Health NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 24 January 2026

Job summary

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH CLINICAL ACADEMIC GROUP

Fixed term one year contract for Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with Special Interest in Emergency Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy.

Location: Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust

Contract: Fixed term/ Full Time (10 PAs)

Join a vibrant and diverse team at the heart of East London. Make a real difference.Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Consultant Obstetrician with a special interest in maternal medicine to join the expanding Women's Health team at Newham University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, patient-centred service within one of the UK's most diverse communities.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide high-quality care in both general obstetrics and gynaecology.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the obstetric and gynaecological care for women with an interest in emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy and other related conditions, ensuring the delivery of patient-centred care.

Provide clinical expertise in the management of complex cases involving early pregnancy, including ultrasound scanning.

Contribute to the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Collaborate with the gynaecological team across sites in Barts Health to provide comprehensive care to patients with early pregnancy issues.

Ensure high standards of clinical governance, quality control, and safety in all aspects of the service.

Participate in regular audits, departmental meetings, and clinical governance

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7727964NUH

Job locations

Newham University hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a consultant who is:

  • Has completed ATSM/SITIM or equivalent experience in complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology (CEPNG) or equivalent.
  • Committed to collaborative working, clinical excellence, and innovation.
  • Passionate about equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for diverse populations.

Why Join Us?

At Newham University Hospital, we pride ourselves on:

Serving one of the youngest and most culturally rich populations in the UK

  • A supportive and progressive team environment
  • Strong academic links with Queen Mary University of London
  • A trust-wide commitment to staff development and flexible working
  • Being part of one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, offering extensive career pathways

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a consultant who is:

  • Has completed ATSM/SITIM or equivalent experience in complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology (CEPNG) or equivalent.
  • Committed to collaborative working, clinical excellence, and innovation.
  • Passionate about equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for diverse populations.

Why Join Us?

At Newham University Hospital, we pride ourselves on:

Serving one of the youngest and most culturally rich populations in the UK

  • A supportive and progressive team environment
  • Strong academic links with Queen Mary University of London
  • A trust-wide commitment to staff development and flexible working
  • Being part of one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, offering extensive career pathways

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ATSM/SITM in Complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology (CEPNG) or equivalent.
  • Competent in Early Pregnancy Scanning.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Obstetrics / Gynaecology
  • Experience of the UK healthcare system

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to Obstetrics.
  • Record of Completed audit projects

Desirable

  • NHS complaint handling
  • Risk management Training
  • Critical incident reporting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ATSM/SITM in Complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology (CEPNG) or equivalent.
  • Competent in Early Pregnancy Scanning.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Obstetrics / Gynaecology
  • Experience of the UK healthcare system

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to Obstetrics.
  • Record of Completed audit projects

Desirable

  • NHS complaint handling
  • Risk management Training
  • Critical incident reporting

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Manjula Raajkumar

manjula.raajkumar@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7727964NUH

Job locations

Newham University hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL


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