Description

• Job title: Consultant Obstetrician.

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• Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL).

• Location: Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

• Salary: Advertised at around the NHS Medical and Dental Consultant pay scale (exact salary not specified).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: In person, full-time (10 sessions per week).

• Contract: Permanent.

Job overview:

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Obstetrician to join its expanding maternity services. The successful candidate will provide specialist antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and families across Leicestershire and the East Midlands.

The Trust manages over 10,000 births annually through its delivery suites and birth centres, providing specialist services for high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal and fetal conditions. The role involves delivering consultant-led care, supporting maternity teams, developing specialist services and contributing to clinical education, research and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

• Participate in delivery suite cover, maternity assessment units and outpatient clinics.

• Undertake elective Caesarean sections and other relevant obstetric procedures.

• Manage complex pregnancies involving maternal and fetal medical conditions.

• Contribute to specialist obstetric services and multidisciplinary patient care.

• Collaborate with midwives, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals.

• Supervise, train and support resident doctors and junior medical staff.

• Participate in clinical governance, medical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to departmental management and service development.

• Support undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

• Maintain high standards of patient safety and evidence-based clinical practice.

Requirements

• MBBS or an equivalent recognised medical qualification.

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

• MRCOG qualification or appropriate specialist registration.

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent, with the required GMC confirmation.

• Completion of specialty training or expected completion within six months.

• Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in Advanced Labour Ward Management.

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in obstetric practice.

• Ability to manage complex clinical situations and make independent decisions.

• Experience supervising and teaching junior doctors and medical students.

• Understanding of clinical governance, medical audits and evidence-based practice.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Commitment to continuing professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Desirable qualifications include an MSc, MD or PhD, additional ATSM training, management experience, research publications and postgraduate medical education qualifications.

Benefits

• Permanent employment: Opportunity to join an established NHS teaching hospital.

• Competitive remuneration: Consultant-level NHS salary.

• Professional development: Opportunities to develop specialist obstetric interests and clinical expertise.

• Research opportunities: Access to specialist maternal and fetal medicine services and research activities.

• Teaching experience: Opportunities to train and supervise medical students and junior doctors.

• Career progression: Scope to develop clinical leadership and management experience.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside specialists in maternal medicine and other clinical disciplines.

• Flexible working: Flexible arrangements may be considered subject to service requirements.

• Staff support: Access to professional development and an inclusive working environment.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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