Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a special interest in Obstetrics to join our established and forward-thinking team at Bedford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality obstetric and gynaecological services within a busy district general hospital, supporting the ongoing development of maternity services and helping drive improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant body, contribute to labour ward leadership, clinical governance, teaching and service development, and play a key role in delivering our commitment to providing safe, compassionate and outstanding care for women and families across Bedfordshire. The post offers a varied job plan, opportunities for leadership and innovation, and the chance to work within a Trust that is investing in the future of women's health services
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join our expanding team at Bedford Hospital. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care, contribute to labour ward leadership and consultant-delivered maternity services, support teaching and training, and play an active role in clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing development of Women's Health Services across the Trust.
The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. They will take part in a 'hot week' and on call Rota and 1:10 weekend on-call and may at some time in the future be required to be resident on call within the limits of the Consultant contract (2003). The unit provides 74.5 hours Consultant presence on Labour Ward by means of a "Hot Week" from 08:00 - 17:00 hours with a further presence till 20:30 hours if "On -Call". In addition we would expect the successful candidate to contribute to other aspects of the management of the department, including audit, teaching, incident investigation and medical management. As a merged Trust there may be a requirement in the future to work across both sites.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
416-WC-OG-293
Job locations
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consultant-led obstetric and gynaecological care in outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency gynaecology settings.
- Participating in the consultant on-call rota, including labour ward "Hot Week" cover and weekend on-call commitments.
- Supporting the delivery of 74.5 hours of consultant presence on the delivery suite and contributing to labour ward ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Working closely with colleagues to maintain and develop high-quality maternity and gynaecology services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
- Contributing to clinical governance, guideline development, quality improvement, audit, teaching and training activities within the department.
- Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education and helping to develop the future workforce.
- Participating in service development, incident investigations and departmental leadership initiatives that support continuous improvement in women's health services.
- Working collaboratively across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and, where required, supporting services across both hospital sites.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 15.11.2026
Assessment Date: 26th November
Interview Date: 07.12.2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consultant-led obstetric and gynaecological care in outpatient, theatre, labour ward and emergency gynaecology settings.
- Participating in the consultant on-call rota, including labour ward "Hot Week" cover and weekend on-call commitments.
- Supporting the delivery of 74.5 hours of consultant presence on the delivery suite and contributing to labour ward ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Working closely with colleagues to maintain and develop high-quality maternity and gynaecology services, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
- Contributing to clinical governance, guideline development, quality improvement, audit, teaching and training activities within the department.
- Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education and helping to develop the future workforce.
- Participating in service development, incident investigations and departmental leadership initiatives that support continuous improvement in women's health services.
- Working collaboratively across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and, where required, supporting services across both hospital sites.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 15.11.2026
Assessment Date: 26th November
Interview Date: 07.12.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Experience
Essential
- Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
- Ability to perform Gynaecology surgery independently
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in labour ward management
Desirable
- ATSM in Obstetric Medicine and/or High Risk Pregnancy
- RCOG ATSM to compliment the skills of the department and the duties of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Skills
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Experience
Essential
- Labour ward ATSM or equivalent
- Ability to perform Gynaecology surgery independently
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in labour ward management
Desirable
- ATSM in Obstetric Medicine and/or High Risk Pregnancy
- RCOG ATSM to compliment the skills of the department and the duties of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Skills
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
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
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director, Gynaecology
Montasser Mahran
01234730358
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)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
416-WC-OG-293
Job locations
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
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