Job summary
This is a full time Resident Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a replacement post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities. There are two Consultant positions.

The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. You will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment.

It would be expected that you would not be covering services on other sites or in private practice when on call.

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

Interview date is to be confirmed

Main duties of the job
The duties include Gynaecology and Ante-natal out patient clinics, special interest clinics, operating sessions and labour ward cover. The post holder will be expected to assist the gynaecology cancer lead in the running of Gynaecology Cancer MDT meetings, two week wait clinics and early-stage cancer operative treatment where these have been devolved by the regional centre for local treatment

You will be an experienced gynaecological surgeon with expertise in minimal access surgery and treatment of acute Gynaecological emergencies. The post will attract 10 Programmed Activities per week including a resident on call once a week and a 1:9 share of day time weekends.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached in full prior to applying for the role.

Please note that you must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of attaining your CCT at the time of interview.

About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, 10 PA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-B0450726
Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• MRCOG
• An obstetric based ATSM
• Gynaecology ATSM

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• ATSM acute gynaecology and early pregnancy

Experience
Essential

• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Active involvement in clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to requirements for CNST or other external regulators

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Sound understanding of risk management

Desirable

• Ability to draw on evidence to contribute to departmental guidelines
• IT and presentation skills

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and management skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Willing and able to travel to other sites of the trust

Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration
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

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Contact: Clinical Lead Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Joe Ogah, joe.ogah@mbht.nhs.uk, 01229870870