Locum Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Company: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 17 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team at WWL.

The post holder should have good background knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology in order to contribute to the provision of both Obstetric and Gynaecological services.

Clinical duties
Day time labour ward cover.

All consultants will take part in a 1 in 14 rota of hot week cover, in which one week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00) is devoted solely to labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover with all other duties cancelled in that week. These sessions involve prospective cover and must be swapped if they fall during a week in which holiday is taken.

Main duties of the job
Antenatal clinics
Each of the general antenatal clinics is shared between 2 or 3 Consultants and the special interest antenatal clinics are shared between 2 consultants in order to provide continuity of care during periods of absence for on call duties or leave.

General gynaecology and special interest clinics
The post holder is required to cover General gynaecology clinics. In addition, the post holder will be required Menstrual disorder clinics (one stop hysteroscopy clinics) and any special interest clinics depending of the post holders skills. Colposcopy clinics are available to the post holder should they be able to demonstrate appropriate skills.

Theatre
The theatre allocations are currently being reviewed for all consultants depending on demand and requirements for access. Post holder will be required to cover full day elective caesarean section list once a week. Caesarean sections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

SPA Time
In addition to personal CPD, it is anticipated that the appointee will use SPA time to support the clinical governance framework within the department as well as to develop skills complementary to the needs of the department with mentoring/support as necessary from an existing consultant.

About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do. We believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 302-26-8364695-MHR-S
Job location: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 1WW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance.

The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the clinical contribution to management. In particular, they must support the clinical director across the whole range of managerial and administrative functions and share the responsibility for providing services within resources allocated to the Trust. All facilities within the Trust will be available to the post holder. Appropriate office space and secretarial support will be provided.

Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service, they are expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Where employees are managed, they will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.

All consultants are non-resident with a middle grade obstetrician on site supported by one junior doctor (Foundation year 2 or ST1/2) on a 1 in 10 rota.

There will be prospective cover for out of hours duties and labour ward cover with a requirement to swap these duties with another consultant if they fall in weeks when holiday is planned.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable:

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Certificate of completion of training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
• On the specialist register of the GMC with Licence to Practice.

Experience
Essential:

• Able to deal with common emergencies in general gynaecology and obstetrics
• Management of high risk labour ward

Desirable:

• Experience of risk management.
• Experience in laparoscopic surgery

Skills
Essential:

• ATSM in Advanced Labour ward Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in out Hysteroscopy and or Intermediate gynaecology scanning module (or equivalent experience)

Desirable:

• Colposcopy accreditation (strongly desired)
• ATSM or equivalent in EPAU

Knowledge
Essential:

• Comprehensive knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology

Desirable:

• Evidence of commitment to further knowledge and progression

Teaching
Essential:

• Commitment to teaching

Desirable:

• Evidence of teaching initiatives

Additional
Essential:

• Able to facilitate multi-site working
• The criteria below is mandatory and is to be included for all roles which involve regular interaction with the public
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role.

Desirable:

• Evidence of commitment to team building
• Attended management training
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 1WW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director for Obstetric & Gynaecology, Rahamatulla Latheef, Rahamatulla.Latheef@wwl.nhs.uk, 01942244000

Applicants are considered on merit and the Trust welcomes applications from all sections of society.