Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. This is a permanent post and the shift pattern for this post is day work with on-call The successful applicant will join an established team of consultants providing a comprehensive service to the population of Clyde. We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking colleague who will develop and support new initiatives in the department. This is a permanent post, with an initial focus on supporting the recovery of the gynaecology backlog. There are several ways in which this could be achieved depending on overall skills mix and so a flexible approach is key. Candidates should however be able to offer both general obstetric and gynaecology skills. The job will include core activities of acute obstetric and emergency gynaecology care as well as delivery of elective Caesarean section lists. There will be a contribution to general and specialist outpatient gynaecology clinics and the opportunity for 23hour / day case gynaecology operating. Gynaecology ultrasound skills are essential to this post. As our gyaecology recovery plans improve, opportunity will likely arise for further inpatient operating. Longer term developing an area of particular interest would be supported and will be reviewed on an annualised basis at job planning. The on call component of this post will be contribution to both the obstetric and gynaecology rotas. The usual on call PA commitment may be reduced initially to facilitate increased weekday activities with a view to improving waiting times. If this is required, it would be a temporary arrangement (anticipated no more than two years) and kept under regular review. Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT within 6 months of interview date. Non-UK applicants must have completed the CESAR process. Informal contact: Dr Sarah Woldman - Gynaecology Lead clinician on Sarah.woldman@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.   NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.  Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.