Job summary
This post is a Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist who will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a fixed term period of 12 months.

The post holder will join the existing team of fifteen consultants based at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust, Guildford.

The main aim of this post is to support an increase in activity across the department

Main duties of the job
Duties will be flexible depending on the skills of the applicant.

Core duties will be gynaecology clinics, on-call activity and elective gynaecology and caesarean section lists.

The consultant will participate in departmental meetings, contribute to training, risk management and incident and policy reviews. It is expected that the post holder will have knowledge of root cause analysis, and participate in clinical governance.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted
13 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Consultant

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year

per annum, dependent on experience, plus OC

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
384-PD-EMF20315-A

Job locations
Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description, for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• Evidence of training, experience and independent practice in Obstetrics, General Gynaecology
• Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Obstetric ATSM including Obstetric Medicine, High Risk Pregnancy

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for O&G (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
• Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent
• Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Evidence of experience in management of Labour Ward and ability to independently manage obstetric emergencies
• Evidence of broad training in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Able to manage antenatal women with complex problems
• Perform appropriate surgery for emergency Gynaecology
• Independently manage women with early pregnancy complications
• NHS Experience

Desirable

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Evidence of initiating change through the audit process
• Evidence of participation in SUI and PMRT review process

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS practices
• Knowledge and understanding of CTG interpretation

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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for O&G

Mr Brendan Gallagher

Brendan.gallagher@nhs.net

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.