Obs & Gynae Locum Consultant - Gynae/Onc | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	03 September 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum Pro Rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	03 October 2025
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Company:	The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7405763/249-7405763

Summary

Locum Consultant in Obs & Gynae (Specialist interest in Gynalogical Oncology)

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (8PA)

The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a subspecialist interest in Gynaecological Oncology to join our dynamic team.

Located on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, our hospital combines cutting-edge care with a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking department committed to innovation, patient-centred care, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

This role is an existing role within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , the appointed candidate(s) will join an existing team of 16 senior medical staff including Consultants & SAS doctors.

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

· Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues

· Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

· Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)

· Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.

· Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.

· Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.

· Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.

· Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

· The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the
Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.

Please find attached a full job description and person specification


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025

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