Job Summary
The Perinatal and Family Divisions provide a full range of Obstetric, Neonatal, Gynaecology and Paediatric services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The bulk of the maternity work is based at The Royal Oldham Hospital with satellite clinics at Rochdale Infirmary.
The delivery suite is based at Royal Oldham Hospital with a birth rate of approximately 5000 per year and an adjoining Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A full complement of Obstetrics inpatient and outpatient services are provided at the Royal Oldham Hospital, including a complex pregnancy unit (comprises fetal medicine service, preterm birth clinic, placenta clinic, complicated multiple pregnancy and Rainbow clinic), maternal medicine clinics (hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, endocrine and haematology) and perinatal mental health clinic. The team works closely with the regional tertiary networks and hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool. The Gynaecology service is provided over 4 sites including Salford Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We would welcome candidate with special interests to complement the department such as experience in advanced antenatal care, complex caesarean, and interest in simulation training and education. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their obstetric interests whilst also having the option of maintaining their gynaecological skills.
The Principal Duties Of The Post Holder Are:
- To support antenatal care and postnatal care
- To support the complex caesarean section team and attend MDT meeting
- To participate in the consultant rota pattern for daytime and out of hours resident on call
- To provide services in gynaecology theatre and gynaecology outpatient clinics
- To provide compassionate obstetrics bereavement care
- To be responsible for supervision and training for junior doctors and medical students
- To actively participate in quality improvement activity and clinical governance
- To maintain and ensure own mandatory training, continuing professional development and appraisal are up to date.
- Please see attached job description for more details.
About Us
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (non resident on-call supplement 3%)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-OCO-CON-O&G-FTC-25
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL12JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the date of the AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the ACC
Desirable
- ATSM Advanced Antenatal practice
- ATSM in benign abdominal surgery or demonstrable experience to manage elective/emergency gynaecology lists
Desirable
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
Essential
- Ability to manage other staff/understanding of audit systems
Desirable
Desirable
- Interest in medical education
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to manage other staff/understanding of audit systems
Desirable
Desirable
- Interest in medical education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL12JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL12JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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