Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, available for approximately 12 months whilst covering maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team at the University Hospital of Wales which births over 5,400 women per year and provides tertiary gynae-oncology and fetal & maternal medicine services for all South East Wales. We are looking for someone with an interest in service improvement that aligns with evidence-based medicine and interest in multi-professional teaching and training.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary for this post is £121,264 per annum.
Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the jobThe Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - primarily based at the University Hospital of Wales site - provides midwife-led and obstetric-led care to women within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Around 1/5 of our antenatal care is provided from University Hospital Llandough and this is both midwife and obstetric-led care. The UHB also provides a tertiary service for fetal medicine, maternal medicine, infertility and gynae-oncology.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
DetailsDate posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £125,509 a year per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP081.26-A
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCOG or equivalent
- ATSM or equivalent in advance LW practice
Desirable- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty
- ATSM or equivalent in emergency gynaecology
- Qualification in ultrasound scanning
ExperienceEssential- Broad training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Evidence of recent participation in emergency drills
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a regional service at a Consultant level
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Competence in ultrasound
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Experience of authoring written reports following adverse incidents (eg RCA or PSLR tools)
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
ResearchEssential- Ability to critically appraise research
ManagementEssential- Evidence of effective leadership skills
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching Obstetrics & Gynaecology to medical students and ultrasound to resident doctors
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director
Mr Henry Cole
henry.cole@wales.nhs.uk
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
