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About the role

This post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This post is designed to improve the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service in St Helens & Knowsley, and to share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology. This is a Resident on call post to help towards maintaining full activity within gynaecology and obstetrics. The appointee will share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidates will join a team of senior medical and midwifery/nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service. The new consultant will join the existing Consultants and middle grade staff in delivering a high-quality 24-hour service. The successful candidate will be expected to take clinical lead in an area of special interest which will complement those that already exist within the department as well as contribute towards 60 hours Consultant presence on the labour ward.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration at the time of application
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Further Higher degree
Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
Capacity to work effectively with others.
Able to work in multi-professional teams
Able to supervise junior medical staff
Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
Sees patients as people
Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
Capacity to prioritise own workload
Basic IT skills
Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
Demonstrates respect for all
We are kind
We are open
We are inclusive

Desirable

Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Person specification