Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

6/22/2025

Job Overview

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with Special Interest in Urogynaecology

We are in the process of recruiting a replacement consultant to join our existing team following a retirement. This is a full time substantive post with commitment in both obstetrics and gynaecology.

The applicant must have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and must be registered in the GMC’s specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. We are particularly seeking a colleague with interest in urogynaecology care, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

This is a substantive post supporting the current Gynaecology service with Obstetric component. The post holder will be supporting consultant delivered care and junior doctor training through alternative models of working. There will be a general commitment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The on call frequency is around 1:10. The consultant during non-resident out of hours is expected to be available within 30 minutes of being called. The appointee will take full responsibility for clinical care of patients during their duties. Additional support and mentoring will also be available as appropriate based on the appointee’s experience.

The consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours.

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 consultant participate in twilight cover as resident on call.

The rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis and changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Knowledge /Qualification

Essential Criteria

• MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration
• Inclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months of interview date
• Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
• RCOG Urogynaecology ATSM or equivalent.
• CCT or equivalent (the GMC must confirm equivalence by the date of the AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• RCOG Benign Gynaecology ATSM or Equivalent
• Additional relevant degree(s)
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent
• Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
• CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of audit/Quality improvement projects
  
  

Essential Criteria

Clinical experience and effectiveness

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Statement regarding appropriate training and experience, including that relating to a specialist interest
• Completed ATSMs appropriate to the post
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills
• Evidence of effective service development
• Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
  
  

Essential Criteria

Management and administrative experience

• Proven engagement in management activities
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Qualification/Evidence of management and administration experience
  
  

Essential Criteria

Teaching and training experience

• Experience of supervising junior staff
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification