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Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology(Fetal Medicine and High Risk)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Barnsley, S75 2EP £113,565 – £150,569 a year Permanent Posted 18 August 2026 Apply by 13 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley

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Role description

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist following retirement of the current post holder. This an exciting opportunity for a replacement substantive consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with a special interest in Fetal Medicine and High-Risk Obstetrics. The successful candidate will complement and enhance our obstetrics and gynaecology service.

Main duties of the job

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

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.

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Date posted

18 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0807-08-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

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.

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.

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.