Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our dynamic team of 16 Consultants. This is a 10 PA locum appointment with a 1 in 12 resident on-call commitment, covering both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The successful candidate will also take on the important leadership role of Lead for Cancer Diagnostics and Urgent Suspected Cancer Pathways, helping to drive service improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely care for women across our region.
Our maternity service supports approximately 4,200 to 4,600 births each year and has achieved an 'Outstanding' CQC rating in the last two inspections, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care for women, babies and families.
The Consultant-led maternity unit at the Royal United Hospital, Bath
- Two Midwifery-Led Units based in Frome and Chippenham
- A Level 2 Neonatal Unit providing specialist neonatal care
Our Gynaecology Services
The Gynaecology Department offers a comprehensive range of specialist services, including:
- Ambulatory Gynaecology, including polypectomy, NovaSure and manual vacuum aspiration (MVA), Urogynaecology, Early Pregnancy Services, Gynaecological Oncology, supported by four specialist consultants, Endometriosis and Fibroid Services, Reproductive Medicine
- Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) Menopause Services
- Colposcopy
Main duties of the job
The job will be a combination of both Obstetrics and Gynaecology care, both elective and emergency work. The job plan has the potential to be tailored to the specialist interest of the successful candidates. The Consultants provides the out of hours and clinic gynaecological ultrasound service so having a good level of gynaecological and early pregnancy scanning skill is desired.
Our Obstetrics & Gynaecology department is nationally recognised for excellence in training. We recently received top accolades in all four categories of the Training Evaluation Form (TEF) survey in the medium-sized hospital category. Regionally, we are consistently ranked in the top three, and nationally within the top ten.
We strongly encourage involvement in research, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching, with active collaborations in place with the University of Bath, University of Exeter, and the Bath School of Postgraduate Medicine. Regular departmental meetings and teaching opportunities provide a stimulating academic environment for professional growth.
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Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
Discover what it’s like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we’re building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and role requirements for detailed information and an indicative job plan.
The job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Leads for Gynaecology & Obstetrics and Workforce prior to commencement of the post.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, demonstrates excellent clinical and leadership skills, and is committed to service development, teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping and enhancing services within a progressive and ambitious department.
The RUH is also at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery, with two surgical robots in daily clinical use, supporting the delivery of advanced gynaecological procedures.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, innovative and supportive department that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. We provide comprehensive high-risk obstetric and gynaecology services and have a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and multidisciplinary working.
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Join us and become part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding care while enjoying the benefits of working in the beautiful city of Bath and the surrounding South West region.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOG Postgraduate professional qualification.
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date),
- Advanced training modules
Desirable criteria
- ATSM / SITM in: Gynae-onc or benign gynae surgical care
- Experience as a unit lead for Gynae-onc
- Colposcopy / Hysteroscopic skills
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Obstetrics and emergency gynaecology
- Evidence of experience in specialist field - gynae-oncology / cancer diagnostics
- Competent in gynaecological scanning
Desirable criteria
- Ability to perform Obstetric Ultrasound – Growth Scans, Doppler, cervical length
- Robotic gynaecological experience
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Jo Ficquet
Job title: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Email address: helen.johnson33@nhs.net
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