Consultant in Obstetrics with Specialist Interest in Fetal Medicine

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Fetal Medicine Consultant to join their Exeter team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a department focused on high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to integrated health services across locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fetal medicine and be prepared for leadership responsibilities. A collaborative approach and the ability to participate in on-call services are essential. The position supports flexible working arrangements and offers numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

27-33 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Discounts and salary sacrifice options

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered medical professional with appropriate specialization.
• Experience in fetal medicine and obstetrics.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Lead fetal medicine services upon retirement of previous lead.
• Participate in on-call rota for Obstetrics.

Skills

Fetal medicine expertise

Leadership skills for department oversight

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Medical degree and specialized training in obstetrics

Job description

Overview

Consultant in Obstetrics with Specialist Interest in Fetal Medicine – Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 26 October 2025.

We are seeking a Fetal Medicine Consultant to join our team. This post offers the opportunity to contribute to a department focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across sites in Exeter and Barnstaple. The post is mainly based in our Exeter site, but will support the team where required in Barnstaple.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

A single-site role based at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital with some oversight of the department in North Devon District Hospital (Barnstaple).

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with current fetal medicine colleagues to support service delivery and development across both locations with the plan to lead the department when the fetal medicine lead clinician retires in 2026.

Working Pattern: 9.31 PAs - this post includes participation in a 1 in 8 on-call rota for Obstetrics only. Candidates seeking a reduced on-call frequency are encouraged to apply, as flexible options may be available.

For further information please contact: Tracey Kay - Clinical Lead for Obstetrics on [e-mail] OR Annabel Kemp - Clinical Lead for Gynaecology on [e-mail]

Perks and support

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. It might include days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary and benefits

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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