Fixed term Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
The closing date is 20 July 2026

Job summary
The aim is to appoint a fixed term consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in maternal medicine and preterm labour management to join the established team at University Hospitals Sussex. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to the development of the maternal medicine and pre-term labour services at the RSCH site.

This job has arisen as a result of maternity cover provision for the current post holder who also supports the bereavement services and has some gynaecology commitments including on call for acute gynaecology at RSCH.

Main duties of the job
Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.

Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently .

Supervise juniors and medical students.

Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-RSCHFTCONO&G-698
Job locations: RSCH, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Provide maternal medicine and pre-term labour care including skill to put in cervical sutures. Provide on call services on a 1in 8 rota for both obstetrics and gynecology at RSCH.

Be able to do general gynaecology and operating list independently .

Supervise juniors and medical students.

Active participation in audit, research and quality improvement projects will be encouraged.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oMRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
• oEvidence of experience in maternal medicine skills (ATSM etc) and cervical scanning and putting in cervical sutures

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• oExpertise and skills in benign gynaecological procedures and laparoscopy
• oExpertise and skills in managing acute obstetrics
• oEvidence in training in maternal medicine
• oExperience in gynaecological ultrasound for cervical length measurement

Knowledge
Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research
Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career Progression
Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes
Essential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both

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: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: RSCH, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant - Clinical Lead
Aniruddha Gayen
aniruddha.gayen@nhs.net
07886498790