Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- 10 sessions per week (Full time - 10 sessions per week)
- Job ref
- 050-YG-O&G(ONC)-0826-L
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £125,509 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Locum Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
We are in the process of recruiting a fixed term Locum Consultant to join our existing team with full time commitment in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are particularly seeking a colleague with special interest in Gynaecology Oncology, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including outpatient clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the hybrid resident/ non-resident on-call rota. At present all Consultants participate in twilight cover as resident on call.
Consultants are expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours. The Consultant will not provide any other cover e.g., ANC or GOPD while covering Labour ward.
The post holder will be expected to show a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and a qualification in medical education would be desirable, in addition to the special interests
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration
Desirable criteria
- GMC Specialist Registration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Gynae Oncology ATSM/ITSM or equivalent
- Colposcopy ATSM/ITSM accreditation
- Additional relevant degree
Clinical Experience and Training
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCST
- Appropriate level of experience in training grade posts at SpR, SR, ST grade
- Completed ATSM/SITMs appropriate to the post
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate level of training and experience leading to accreditation for GMC Specialist Registration
- Additional clinical experience/ training required for the role
Leadership and Management
Essential criteria
- Proven engagement in management activities
- Evidence of effective service development
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable criteria
- Qualification/ evidence of management and administration experience
- Teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly and able to adapt to the changing needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to network with other Services and colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Supportive attitude
- Ability to travel to meets the needs of the service
- Ability to be on site within 30 minutes
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nerys W Jones
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 841228
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