Job summaryJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking Obstetrics and Gynaecology team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, service development, innovation and collaborative working. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a range of skills committed to a flexible job plan to support service needs.
Based within the Croft Wing at Warrington Hospital, the department forms part of a maternity service rated
Good by the CQC (January 2024) and provides care for approximately
2,600 births annually.
The department offers a comprehensive range of benign and complex gynaecological surgery. Most hysterectomies are performed laparoscopically, supported by advanced laparoscopic services across Warrington and Halton Hospitals. Additional procedures include outpatient hysteroscopy, NovaSure endometrial ablation and MyoSure tissue removal.
Gynaecological cancer services are delivered in collaboration with Liverpool Women's Hospital, supported by weekly multidisciplinary meetings and specialist nursing teams. Complex endometriosis cases are referred to regional tertiary centres.
The successful candidate will join a motivated consultant team, sharing responsibility for obstetric and gynaecology services while contributing to clinical governance, audit, teaching, training, supervision of junior doctors and ongoing service improvement.
Main duties of the jobThe department welcomes applications from candidates who would be interested in a Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to provide maternity cover until 31st March 2027, while supporting the Trust's elective recovery programme and continued delivery of high quality gynaecology services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive consultant team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, service development, and collaborative working. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care, contribute to service improvement, supervise junior medical staff, and participate in audit, quality improvement, clinical governance, and departmental leadership activities.
The role comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), and in addition there may be an opportunity to do out of hours on-call 1:11 frequency with prospective cover.
Shared office accommodation, dedicated secretarial support, and operational support from the Clinical Business Unit (CBU) Manager are provided
About usOur mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisationOur mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each otherOur vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learnOur approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyoneOpen - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of workingFair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to allOne team - we work well together and with our communitiesWe employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your applicationDetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 370-MEDLCWOM-1970
Job locations: Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full details of this role are available within the job description and person specification attached to the advert
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Registrar or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC
- Evidence of specialist training RCCOG ATSM/SITMS in Gynaecology
Desirable- Evidence of interest in Gynaecology cancer work
- Menopause
- Endometriosis
- Colposcopy
- Laparscopiic surgery
Skills knowledge and competenciesEssential- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Show an ability to conduct audit of excellent quality
- Demonstrate an understanding of research within the NHS
- IT skills to use Trust EPR systems
Desirable- Experience of undertaking and publishing research
- Leadership or medical education experience/courses
- Educational supervision of medical students
- Able to run a labour ward and cover on call acute gynaecology independently
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working at consultant level in Gynaecology including independent management of benign gynaecological conditions
- Previous NHS Consultant
Desirable- Experience of clinical governance
- Able to run a labour ward and on call
Specifice Role RequirementsEssential- Conducts self in line with trust values
- Ability to lead effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- On call consultant must be immediately contactable and available to attend the hospital when required as per RCOG
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: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address: Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Associate Clinical Director Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Rita Arya, rita.arya@nhs.net, 07966223905
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. 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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
