CONSULTANT IN OBSTETRICS – FETAL MEDICINE | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician to contribute to our Tertiary level obstetrics service at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.
· To provide a weekly antenatalclinic
· To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Unit, ward rounds, Caesarean sectionlists
· Supervise and train junior medicalstaff.
· Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectfulatmosphere.

· Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and careplanning.
· Teaching, complaint and incident management andadministration.
· To be involved in appraising and assessingjuniors.
· To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance andaudit.

The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match – this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week:

· Hot Week Delivery SuiteCover
· Core jobplan

The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2 PA’s for Supporting
Professional Activities (SPA).

1.5 PA’s are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatorytraining.
In addition, 0.25 PA will be allocated for Educational Supervisors per supervisee and 0.25 PA foreducation/teaching

The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.

The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.

This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and itmaybe reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of thepost.

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr