Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Advert details:
Salary (will be pro rated for less than full time): Locum Consultant - £113,565 - £150,569
Closing date: 26/11/2026
Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Fixed term / secondment
Hours Per Week: 9.5 PAs
Division: Family, Diagnostics and Community
Additional salary information: Not specified

Job overview
Applications are invited for a fixed term Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. We seek candidates with established expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing patient safety, optimizing team performance, and advancing training through simulation methodologies.

The successful applicant will participate in 1:9 combined Obstetrics and Gynaecology, plus 1:28 Gynaecology-only cover on-call commitments. This position entails active involvement in managing complex obstetric cases, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining the highest standards of care within the delivery suite. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to general obstetrics and gynaecology clinics, elective and emergency theatres, and simulation-based teaching programs.

Main duties of the job
The role encompasses responsibility for the development and enhancement of the simulation training program. This includes designing and delivering multidisciplinary simulation sessions aimed at improving clinical outcomes and fostering cohesive team performance in high-risk obstetric scenarios.

This post offers 9.5 Programmed Activities (PAs), with the flexibility to develop additional roles and responsibilities through mutual agreement.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.