Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine and High Risk)

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)., 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) .

Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Good leadership skills.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, midwives and other staff groups.
Compassionate attitude.
Communicate effectively with multi-professional colleagues to ensure a professional relationship.
Knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems.
Basic IT skills.
Organisational ability.
Enthusiasm andabilityto work under pressure.

Desirable Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
Knowledge of research processes.

Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration.
MRCOG or equivalent.
CCT or equivalent.
On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview.

Desirable Special Interest accreditation (ATSM) / Equivalent in high risk obstetrics / ultrasound training.
Higher Degree.
Evidence of research/publication.

Management, Admin, Teaching and Training experience Essential Understands importance of management skills.
Experience of supervising junior medical staff and medical students.

Desirable Evidence of management and administration experience.

Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
ATSM in advanced LW practice.
ATSM /equivalent experience in Fetal Medicine and/ATSM or equivalent experience in High risk Obstetrics., Personal Attributes Essential Good leadership skills.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, midwives and other staff groups.
Compassionate attitude.
Communicate effectively with multi-professional colleagues to ensure a professional relationship.
Knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems.
Basic IT skills.
Organisational ability.
Enthusiasm andabilityto work under pressure.

Desirable Awareness of the impact of ICB requirements on service provision.
Knowledge of research processes.

Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration.
MRCOG or equivalent.
CCT or equivalent.
On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview.

Desirable Special Interest accreditation (ATSM) / Equivalent in high risk obstetrics / ultrasound training.
Higher Degree.
Evidence of research/publication.

Management, Admin, Teaching and Training experience Essential Understands importance of management skills.
Experience of supervising junior medical staff and medical students.

Desirable Evidence of management and administration experience.

Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
ATSM in advanced LW practice.
ATSM /equivalent experience in Fetal Medicine and/ATSM or equivalent experience in High risk Obstetrics.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship