Academic Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bedfordshire invites a substantive Consultant in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join the Luton & Dunstable Hospital team. The post supports obstetricians, midwives, and the operational team with real-time clinical decision making, enhancing care across the full patient pathway.

The department is active in teaching and training, with strong links to University Hospital partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Experience in teaching and training medical staff and students.
• Active participation in clinical governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for provision of acute obstetrics and gynaecology services within Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
• Provide acute services in triage and day assessment unit on delivery suite duties.
• Provide antenatal clinics including general or special interest clinics.
• Provide acute gynaecology services as needed to meet service standards.
• Coordinate caesarean section lists at least monthly and mentor trainees.
• Develop obstetric services to maintain high-quality patient care.
• Deliver care based on best clinical practice to optimise patient outcomes.
• If required, deputise for absent colleagues while maintaining service.

Skills

General Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Teaching & Training

Clinical governance

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bedfordshire invites a substantive Consultant in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join the Luton & Dunstable Hospital team. The post supports obstetricians, midwives, and the operational team with real-time clinical decision making, enhancing care across the full patient pathway.

The department is active in teaching and training, with strong links to University Hospital partners.