Overview
In this Consultant Obstetrician role, you will lead fetal medicine initiatives within a three-site trust, joining a senior team dedicated to high-quality obstetric care. You will drive the development of the fetal medicine service, aligning with regional and national standards, while supporting training and governance activities. The post offers wide MDT collaboration, teaching opportunities, and a chance to shape care closer to patients’ homes. A clear hook is the focus on expanding fetal medicine capacity and improving outcomes for high-risk pregnancies.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working (Timewise accreditation)
- Timewise accredited employer
- On-call availability supplement where applicable
- DBS check funded by employer
- Support for salary and benefits through NHS framework
- Opportunities for professional development and teaching
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical service in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine across three hospital sites
- Lead fetal medicine and obstetric governance, ensuring QA standards and national audits
- Develop and extend local service in line with regional and national requirements
- Collaborate with MDT and governance teams; oversee complaints, incidents and actions
- Deliver general outpatient clinics across main sites and select community hospitals
- Support and supervise junior colleagues in elective and emergency settings
- Participate in meetings, teaching, and continuing medical education (CME)
- Assist with on-call obstetric rota and acute obstetrics care
- Contribute to service planning, guidelines updates, and service audits
- Support A&E and acute medicine with patient flow and timely care
Key requirements
- UK CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or equivalent)
- Ability to advise on a broad range of obstetric problems (emergency and elective)
- Independent responsibility for obstetric and fetal medicine care
- Proficiency in independent fetal medicine ultrasound
- Capability to mentor juniors and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with obstetric on-call duties and audit
- Full GMC registration and entry on Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or expected within 6 months)
- Evidence of teaching and educational supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs and staff
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Fetal medicine ultrasound proficiency
- Auditing and clinical governance
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
Consultant Obstetrician with specialist interest in Fetal Medicine in Worcester employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
