CONSULTANT IN OBSTETRICS – FETAL MEDICINE in Leicester

Applications are invited for a full-time substantive Specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine Consultant. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) delivers specialist multidisciplinary care for pregnancies complicated by fetal or maternal medical conditions and women at high risk of massive haemorrhage. UHL is a regional host for abnormally invasive placenta service (AIP) and manages complex fetal medicine cases in partnership with seven regional hospitals.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide tertiary level fetal medicine service at UHL.
• Support the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) fetal cardiac service.
• Support the Fetal Medicine service at Kettering.
• Contribute to Maternal Medicine clinics at LRI and LGH.
• Participate in the Maternity Assessment Units at LRI & LGH and the obstetric on‑call rota as directed by Head of Service.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Perform elective obstetric lists and ward rounds and provide prospective cover.
• Undertake sessions in the Delivery Suite, work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to foster a supportive atmosphere.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
• Engage in teaching, incident management and administration.
• Appraise and assess juniors.
• Contribute to ongoing research activities and participate in clinical governance and audit.

Qualifications / Training:

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence confirmed by GMC).
• Sub‑specialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine or eligibility for it.
• Membership of relevant specialist societies or associations.

Job related special skills:

• Expert clinical opinion on high‑risk obstetrics and fetal medicine.
• Experience in managing and counselling patients referred with fetal anomalies at a tertiary level.
• Ability to carry out invasive procedures.
• Participation in the on‑call rota.
• Active involvement in audits and research.

Experience / Clinical Skills:

• Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Demonstrated sound clinical judgment and evidence‑based practice.
• Delivery of high‑quality acute clinical care.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Communication:

• Proficient written and spoken English.
• Empathy and sensitivity; capacity to take others’ perspectives.
• High standard of presentation, both written and verbal.
• Track record of successful change management.
• Ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.

Management:

• Aware of service development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.

Personal Attributes:

• Good leadership skills; effective written and oral communication.
• Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure.
• Good organisational and management skills.
• Supportive and tolerant team player.
• Committed to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital.

Teaching:

• Experience and commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire others.
• Post‑graduate qualification or ATSM in medical education.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.

Audit / Quality Improvement:

• Experience in medical audit and completion of formal audit courses.
• Published audit work.

Research:

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals.

Equality & Diversity:

• Commitment and understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours:

• Consistent behaviours aligned with the Trust’s values and behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check and submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for criminal convictions.

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (dependent on experience).