Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7UQ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to join a dynamic, diverse, and highly supportive department. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Locum Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to help us continue delivering outstanding maternity care, with opportunities to develop and pursue individual gynaecological interests.

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Please contact the recruitment team after shortlisting if you need adjustments.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The post-holder will be expected to:

- To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate.

Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines.

- Participate in the timetabled obstetric sessions and join the other obstetric consultants in maintaining and developing modern obstetric practice to a high standard.

- Oversee the care of obstetrics patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists.

- Contribute to the resident and non resident on call rota.

- Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has moved from Poole site to Bournemouth site in Spring 2025.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

The post will consist of a 10PA job plan in obstetrics which will also contain Obstetric on call duties. On call frequency will be 1:12 weekends and 4 in 12 24 hour on call obstetric shifts where there is a 12 hour resident quote and a 12 hour non resident quota.

The job plan will include activities such as antenatal clinic, specialist antenatal clinics such as diabetes, elective caesarean operating lists, and ECV lists. The activities within the job plan are flexible depending on the applicant’s skill set.

This job plan is intended to be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.

Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management. In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

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