Obstetrics & Gynaecology Recruitment
Obstetrics & gynaecology jobs
in the NHS
From labour ward and maternal medicine to benign gynaecology, gynae-oncology and reproductive medicine, Ava Medical connects consultant and SAS O&G doctors with permanent NHS posts across England, Wales and Scotland.
About the specialty
Obstetrics & Gynaecology careers in the NHS
Obstetrics and gynaecology combines acute, high-stakes intrapartum care with elective surgery and long-term women's health — a broad, rewarding specialty with consistent NHS demand.
Training pathway
Training runs through the RCOG programme (ST1–ST7) with MRCOG examinations and Advanced Training Skills Modules (ATSMs) for sub-specialisation. CCT or CESR plus GMC Specialist Register entry is required for consultant posts.
Typical employers
O&G consultants and SAS doctors are employed across teaching hospitals and district general units with delivery suites. Demand is steady nationwide for both labour-ward and predominantly gynaecology job plans.
Grades we recruit
We recruit Consultant (CCT or CESR), Specialty Doctor (SAS) and Associate Specialist O&G doctors, and assist senior registrars near CCT. All posts are substantive and permanent.
Roles we recruit
O&G sub-specialties
Whether your practice leans obstetric, surgical or predominantly outpatient, we match you to the right unit and job plan.
Obstetrics & labour ward
Intrapartum care, high-risk obstetrics and maternal medicine — the acute core of most consultant job plans.
Benign gynaecology
Outpatient and surgical gynaecology, including ambulatory and minimal-access surgery. Strong demand for elective capacity.
Gynae-oncology
Sub-specialist cancer surgery and MDT roles in cancer-centre units, with dedicated consultant posts.
Reproductive medicine & fertility
Sub-specialty roles spanning NHS and partnered fertility services — a growing area of demand.
Why Ava Medical
Why O&G doctors choose Ava Medical
- Doctor-only focus. We place doctors exclusively into permanent NHS and UK independent-sector posts — no locum churn, no commodity treatment.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology expertise. We understand the difference between a labour-ward-heavy post, a predominantly gynaecology job plan and a sub-specialty role — and match on on-call intensity and surgical mix.
- CESR & IMG support. Overseas-trained doctors and those building a CESR portfolio get dedicated guidance on GMC application, evidence mapping and interview prep.
- Access to unadvertised roles. Many trusts approach us before posting externally — your CV reaches clinical directors ahead of the public field.
- Honest, senior-led advice. Jack Mann, Ava Medical's Managing Partner, brings more than ten years in NHS recruitment and thousands of doctors placed.
- Completely free for candidates. CV review, interview prep and contract support cost you nothing — all fees are paid by the hiring trust.
Pay & conditions
What you can earn
Consultant basic pay (2026/27). NHS consultants in England earn £113,565–£150,569 on the 2003 contract. Wales runs higher — up to £166,585 — and Scotland to £148,064, each on its own national scale.
Most consultants earn well above basic pay through on-call supplements, additional programmed activities, clinical excellence & impact awards, and the NHS Pension Scheme. Source: BMA consultant pay scales, 2026/27.
Explore more
Related NHS roles
Browse other specialties we recruit for, or see every current vacancy on the live board.
Common questions
Obstetrics & Gynaecology recruitment FAQ
Ready for your next O&G role?
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Questions? Email jack@avamedical.co.uk or call 07814 506719