Job summary
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and expertise in High risk Obstetrics. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

This is a substantive replacement post to commence as soon as possible. The post holder will join a team of existing Obstetric Consultants and be part of a Fetal Medicine team to form a larger team of Consultants in Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology based at the James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to contribute to on call duties (4th on call, non-resident) supporting specialist resident doctors (second and third on call) and another junior resident doctor (first on call), and occasionally 3rd on call whenever there is a gap at the senior registrar tier but this is shared by all consultants. There is the opportunity for extended roles within the fetal medicine and obstetric teams.

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.

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 328-FHS-MED-8203600
Closing date: 04 November 2026

Essential Person Specification

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of completion of formal training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Membership of RCOG or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
• Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable Person Specification

• Qualifications in other specialist skill (High risk Obstetrics/Labour ward SST or ATSM)
• Educational Supervisor Training
• Training in appraisal techniques
• Management Training
• Evidence of research
• IT skills
• Experience in counselling
• Established teaching interest

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.

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
For questions about the job, contact: Dr Shilpa Mahadasu, Clinical Director Obstetrics, shilpa.mahadasu@nhs.net, 01642850850

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