Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
The Perinatal and Family Divisions provide a full range of Obstetric, Neonatal, Gynaecology and Paediatric services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The bulk of the maternity work is based at The Royal Oldham Hospital with satellite clinics at Rochdale Infirmary. Gynaecology clinics are carried out at all four sites with major in-patient operating at the Royal Oldham and Salford sites. Day case units are based at the Rochdale and Fairifeld sites. The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Endometriosis Centre, located at the Royal Oldham Hospital, isa British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) accredited tertiary referral centre specializing in advanced, complex surgical treatments for severe and deep infiltrating endometriosis The delivery suite is based at Royal Oldham Hospital with a birth rate of approximately 5000 per year and an adjoining Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A full complement of Obstetrics inpatient and outpatient services are provided at the Royal Oldham Hospital, including a complex pregnancy unit (comprises fetal medicine service, preterm birth clinic, placenta clinic, complicated multiple pregnancy and Rainbow clinic), maternal medicine clinics (hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, endocrine and haematology) and perinatal mental health clinic. The team works closely with the regional tertiary networks and hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool.
Main duties of the job
We would welcome candidate with special interests to complement the department such as experience in pelvic pain, high risk obstetrics, benign gynaecology, and interest in simulation training and education. The post holder will join a team of 37 consultants and participate in the night resident on call rota. The obstetrics service will predominantly be being delivered at the Royal Oldham Hospital site with cross-sites working at Rochdale Infirmary, Fairfield General and Salford Royal. The principal duties of the post holder are:
- To support high risk obstetrics antenatal care and postnatal care
- To participate in the consultant rota pattern for daytime and out of hours resident on call
- To provide services in gynaecology theatre and gynaecology outpatient clinics
- To facilitate maternity MDT mandatory training sessions
- To be responsible for supervision and training for junior doctors and medical students
- To actively participate in quality improvement activity and clinical governance
- To participate in Clinical Triage and Advice and Guidance
- To maintain and ensure own mandatory training, continuing professional development and appraisal are up to date.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page:
https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-apply/recruitment-drives/consultant-careers
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-FAC-03-CON-GYNA-L-26-A
Job locations
Oldham
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners'
Knowledge
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Experience of supervising junior medical colleagues
- Evidence of service development
Desirable
- A clear vision and enthusiasm for developing a specialist interest that complements and expands our current departmental services
- ATSM Advanced Antenatal practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Ability to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systems
Desirable
- A dynamic, proactive, and resilient approach to clinical leadership, service improvement, and departmental development
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners'
Knowledge
Essential
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Experience of supervising junior medical colleagues
- Evidence of service development
Desirable
- A clear vision and enthusiasm for developing a specialist interest that complements and expands our current departmental services
- ATSM Advanced Antenatal practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Ability to manage other staff/ understanding of audit systems
Desirable
- A dynamic, proactive, and resilient approach to clinical leadership, service improvement, and departmental development
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).
Additional information
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oldham
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oldham
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Clinical Director
Dr Alana Mitchell
07971794993
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-FAC-03-CON-GYNA-L-26-A
Job locations
Oldham
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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