University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Job summary

The aim is to appoint a fixed term consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in maternal medicine and preterm labour management to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to the development of the maternal medicine and pre-term labour services at the RSCH site.

This job has arisen as a result of maternity cover provision for the current post holder who also supports the bereavement services and has some gynaecology commitments including on call for acute gynaecology at RSCH.

Main duties of the job

Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.

Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently .

Supervise juniors and medical students.

Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details

Date posted

21 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

279-RSCHFTCONO&G-601

Job locations

RSCH

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.

Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently .

Supervise juniors and medical students.

Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.

Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently .

Supervise juniors and medical students.

Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • oMRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
  • oEvidence of experience in maternal medicine skills (ATSM etc) and cervical scanning and putting in cervical sutures

Desirable

  • oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • oExpertise and skills in benign gynaecological procedures and laparoscopy
  • oExpertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics
  • oEvidence in training in maternal medicine
  • oExperience in gynaecological ultrasound for cervical length measurement

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • oResearch experience
  • oPublications
  • oPrizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both
Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • oMRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
  • oEvidence of experience in maternal medicine skills (ATSM etc) and cervical scanning and putting in cervical sutures

Desirable

  • oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • oExpertise and skills in benign gynaecological procedures and laparoscopy
  • oExpertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics
  • oEvidence in training in maternal medicine
  • oExperience in gynaecological ultrasound for cervical length measurement

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • oResearch experience
  • oPublications
  • oPrizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

RSCH

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

RSCH

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant - Clinical Lead

Aniruddha Gayen

aniruddha.gayen@nhs.net

07886498790

Details

Date posted

21 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

279-RSCHFTCONO&G-601

Job locations

RSCH

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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