South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Obstetrician

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

The James Cook University Hospital is seeking to appoint an Obstetric Consultant with an interest in Fetal Medicine to join the friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking Obstetric team. The post attracts 10 PAs, and the applicant will be expected to provide care at both the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.

The James Cook University Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Teesside which provides care to women across the Tees Valley on two sites. We are a training centre for advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery in endometriosis. In addition we provide tertiary centre care for Gynaecological Oncology, a regional centre for complex Maternal / Fetal and Neonatal Care, Reproductive Gynaecology, and has BSUG accreditation for Urogynaecology and will be applying for SST status for urogynaecology in 2024.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a full-time appointment (10 PAs) to complement the Obstetric team and contribute to the further development of our services. The post holder is expected to take part in the on-call rota, and those with a special interest in Fetal Medicine and high-risk pregnancies are encouraged to apply.

This is a unique and excellent opportunity to join a progressive, ambitious team in the North East of England which has a particular focus on a holistic approach to patient care.

General enquiries about the job, or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to;

Dr Mahadasu(Clinical Director Obstetrics) 01642 850850 52690

For queries relating to your application or the recruitment process, please contact Medical Workforce Coordinator, Human Resources, on 01642 854967.

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-WAC-MED-7278423

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Part 3 MRCOG completed
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
  • Evidence Benign Gynaecology ATSM/SITM completion

Desirable

  • Postgraduate degree
  • Certification of previous robotic training

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Evidence of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and innovative service developments
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Part 3 MRCOG completed
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
  • Evidence Benign Gynaecology ATSM/SITM completion

Desirable

  • Postgraduate degree
  • Certification of previous robotic training

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Evidence of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and innovative service developments

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Obstetrics

Dr Shilpa Mahadasu

shilpa.mahadasu@nhs.net

01642850850

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-WAC-MED-7278423

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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