Job summary
This post is a permanent position for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Benign Gynaecology.
It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute to both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with general gynaecology clinics, gynaecology theatres, outpatient hysteroscopy clinics, as well as leading a general high risk obstetric antenatal clinic. The candidate will also have a role in providing Labour Ward, Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-calls, Emergency Gynaecology and Elective Caesarean section lists. The candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to wider departmental responsibilities such as Governance and Leadership and Education.
Candidates must have full GMC registration, have CCT (or be within 6 months of obtaining it), and be on the specialist register. They must also be keen and willing to partake in the Obstetrics on call and cover (non-resident).
This substantive post attract 10 PAs in an approximate 8.5:1.5 split and includes a 1 in 16 non-resident on call rota and a 1 in 16 consultant of the week duty. Flexibility in job planning is a key part of the role. We pay particular attention to work-life balance and the job plan reflects this. Applicants wishing to work part time will also be considered.
INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 30TH APRIL 2026.
Main duties of the job
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings, clinics, theatre time,
Consultants will be expected to review all potential admissions and develop rapid assessment triage strategies to ensure early investigations and disposition of patients is achieved.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities.
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department.
Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Plan is based on 8.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) which will be organised on a 16 -week rota.. The rota allows for Consultants to alternate working on busy and less busy days in order to equalise workloads.
This is an indicative weekly timetable for the current staffing of Obs and Gynae consultants. A specific job plan will be agreed between the appointed consultant and to meet the needs of the service. The Job Plan will be reviewed annually.
Every 16 weeks, your regular activities are replaced by Consultant of the week duties, 9-5pm Mon-Friday. This role covers gynae emergencies, gynae inpatients, gynae hot clinic, antenatal inpatients, maternity day assessment unit.
Friday night on call is 1:16 weeks.
Saturday and Sunday oncall is 1:16 weeks. This is onsite 8-5pm and then offsite until 8am.
DSU day surgery unit (Ashford)
ANC antenatal clinic at SPH or ASH
Main theatres can be at SPH or ASH
Theatre list location may between sites due to current theatre estates work
EL CS elective Caesarean at SPH
LW Labour ward at SPH
GOPD gynae outpatient clinic may be at SPH or local provider site
OPH outpatient hysteroscopy clinic at SPH
Triage departmental gynaecology referral triage
Flex session type may be allocated according to departmental pressures and applicant skillset. This could include repetition any of the direct clinical care elements of the job plan above, as well as supporting the urgent-suspected cancer pathway, gynaecology clinic and theatre waiting lists and early pregnancy unit. It is intended in as flexible in which type of activity is delivered. Flexibility of when the session would be delivered would only occur by mutual agreement.
SPA and admin is delivered flexibly on an annualised basis and hence does not appear as scheduled in the above table.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Plan is based on 8.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) which will be organised on a 16 -week rota.. The rota allows for Consultants to alternate working on busy and less busy days in order to equalise workloads.
This is an indicative weekly timetable for the current staffing of Obs and Gynae consultants. A specific job plan will be agreed between the appointed consultant and to meet the needs of the service. The Job Plan will be reviewed annually.
Every 16 weeks, your regular activities are replaced by Consultant of the week duties, 9-5pm Mon-Friday. This role covers gynae emergencies, gynae inpatients, gynae hot clinic, antenatal inpatients, maternity day assessment unit.
Friday night on call is 1:16 weeks.
Saturday and Sunday oncall is 1:16 weeks. This is onsite 8-5pm and then offsite until 8am.
DSU day surgery unit (Ashford)
ANC antenatal clinic at SPH or ASH
Main theatres can be at SPH or ASH
Theatre list location may between sites due to current theatre estates work
EL CS elective Caesarean at SPH
LW Labour ward at SPH
GOPD gynae outpatient clinic may be at SPH or local provider site
OPH outpatient hysteroscopy clinic at SPH
Triage departmental gynaecology referral triage
Flex session type may be allocated according to departmental pressures and applicant skillset. This could include repetition any of the direct clinical care elements of the job plan above, as well as supporting the urgent-suspected cancer pathway, gynaecology clinic and theatre waiting lists and early pregnancy unit. It is intended in as flexible in which type of activity is delivered. Flexibility of when the session would be delivered would only occur by mutual agreement.
SPA and admin is delivered flexibly on an annualised basis and hence does not appear as scheduled in the above table.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in both Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough, broad training in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to independently manage a high risk labour ward
- Ability to: oTake full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients oPerform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology oIndependently manage women with complications in pregnancy
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in both Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- CCT or eligible within six months of interview date and can demonstrate evidence that they are expected to achieve CCT within 6 months.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough, broad training in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to independently manage a high risk labour ward
- Ability to: oTake full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients oPerform appropriate surgery for emergency gynaecology oIndependently manage women with complications in pregnancy
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
