Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a full-time consultant in obstetrics and fetal medicine. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced professionals, offering elective and emergency obstetric services to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with other obstetricians, contributing to education, and engaging in specialist areas of interest. This position offers a great opportunity for professional development and leadership in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in obstetrics to provide comprehensive care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large team.
• Strong commitment to education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective and emergency obstetric services.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Collaborate in leadership and development of specialist areas.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Experience in obstetrics

Interest in leadership roles

Education

Valid medical degree

Job description

Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for a full time consultant post in obstetrics and fetal medicine. The appointee will join a cohesive, friendly team of 38 consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology working across Bristol and Weston.

The appointee will be an experienced obstetrician and will work with 21 other obstetricians and specialists within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital. Development of specialist areas of interest is encouraged and will be supported in the job plans. The appointee will work collaboratively within the department to provide secondary and tertiary level care for the wide range of medical problems referred to St. Michael's Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department including delivery suite sessions and on call and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Experience in clinical leadership and a keen interest in acquiring leadership roles in the department is hugely welcomed.

The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Lead Doctor following job plan review. The post is based at St Michael’s Hospital.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Contact

Informal enquiries can be made to:

• Dr Sneha Basude, Consultant in Obstetrics and Obstetric Lead
  [e-mail]
  Secretary: Mel Bailey
  0117 3425250
• Dr Victoria Bills, Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
  [e-mail]
  Secretary: Liz Best
  0117 342 5345

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025