Substantive Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology - West Norfolk

The role

This consultant will provide obstetric and gynaecological care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and outpatient services. The role involves leading high-risk clinics, performing elective and emergency surgery, and participating in on-call rotas.

What you will do

• Provide consultant-led care across obstetric conditions including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal services
• Lead and participate in high-risk obstetric clinics
• Take a proactive role in the delivery suite as part of the on-call and resident obstetric rota
• Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary obstetric team
• Contribute to the management of obstetric emergencies
• Provide a comprehensive outpatient gynaecology service
• Undertake elective and emergency gynaecological surgery
• Participate in the gynaecology on-call rota
• Contribute to the development and delivery of benign gynaecology
• Engage with the gynaecological oncology pathway

Required qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview
• MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Completion of a recognised O&G training programme or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience across the breadth of obstetrics and gynaecology at consultant or senior registrar level
• Competence in the operative and procedural skills expected of an NHS O&G consultant, including obstetric emergencies and gynaecological surgery
• Experience in managing high-risk pregnancy and complex gynaecological conditions
• Ability to work independently as a consultant and contribute effectively to the on-call rota
• Evidence of engagement with clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement

Benefits

• Flexible job planning
• Generous SPA allocation
• Defined and manageable on-call commitment
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Dedicated Study Leave budget and support for RCOG CEPD requirements
• Access to staff wellbeing services
• Employee assistance programme
• Health and fitness facilities

About the company

Pulse Healthcare Doctors is a medical recruitment partner supporting NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations across the UK.