Consultant in Fetal Medicine & Obstetrics

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Gillingham is seeking a Consultant in Fetal Medicine & Obstetrics to deliver specialist care at the Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration, MRCOG or equivalent, and training in Fetal Medicine. Responsibilities include providing obstetric care and engaging in clinical governance. The role offers a salary between £109,725 – £145,478 per annum, with a permanent, full-time contract and is located at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with valid licence to practice.
• MRCOG or equivalent qualification required.
• Specialist training in Fetal Medicine or high-risk pregnancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Fetal Medicine and obstetric care.
• Engage in quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance.
• Coordinate leave with other consultants.

Skills

Teaching junior medical staff

Performing prenatal invasive procedures

Managing obstetric complications

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practice

MRCOG or equivalent

Specialist training in Fetal Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Fetal Medicine & Obstetrics

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant to deliver specialist Fetal Medicine and Obstetric care at the Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre (MFMC) and support the on‑call obstetric rota on the labour ward. The role will contribute to the Trust’s vision of “Best of Care by the Best People.”

Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (pro rata). Contract: Permanent, full‑time. Location: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Fetal Medicine and obstetric care at MFMC and labour ward on‑call rota.
• Develop and sign a formal job plan with the Clinical Director within three months of appointment; review annually.
• Deliver 8.5 programmed direct clinical care activities per week and 1.5 programmed supporting professional activities (CME, audit, teaching, research).
• Maintain waiting lists, manage admissions and ensure compliance with Medway NHS policy.
• Participate in monthly departmental management meetings and support junior doctors’ timetabling.
• Engage in quality assurance, audit and clinical governance; attend audit meetings.
• Co‑ordinate annual and study leave with other consultants; adhere to leave policies.

Qualifications – Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• Specialist training in Fetal Medicine or high‑risk pregnancy.
• Specialist registration or CCT within 6 months of interview.

Knowledge, Academics & Research – Essential

• Interest and experience in research in Fetal Medicine and high‑risk obstetrics.

Desirable

• Experience managing hypertension and placental disorders clinics.
• Research publications and presentations at academic meetings.

Experience – Essential

• Teaching junior medical staff; involvement in undergraduate/postgraduate education.
• Performing prenatal invasive procedures independently.
• Independent management of labour ward and confidence in managing full range of obstetric complications.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required. Applications from those requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome; please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for further details.

Current UK professional registration required. For more information visit the NHS Careers website.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. All applicants are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the recruitment process.

Employer Details

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY

Website: https://www.medway.nhs.uk/