Consultant Obstetric Physician

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Consultant Obstetric Physician to enhance maternity care services. This role involves coordinating care for women with medical conditions during and after pregnancy, contributing to improved clinical outcomes. The position is open to full-time, part-time, or job-sharing arrangements, with support for skill development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in obstetric medicine preferred.
• Strong medical foundation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support care for women and birthing people.
• Develop network-based activities in collaboration with clinical leads.

Skills

Medical Expertise

Coordination

Supportive Care

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Consultant Obstetric Physician

This is an exciting opportunity for a physician to work alongside the obstetric and midwifery leads for the Wessex Maternal Medicine Network (WMMN). Your main duties will include coordinating and supporting care for women and birthing people across the region with medical conditions diagnosed before, during, and after pregnancy. You will provide medical expertise to improve clinical outcomes.

In collaboration with clinical leads and the project team, you will help develop network-based activities. The obstetric physician role is well established in the region; this is a replacement post following retirement. The position is advertised as permanent, but consideration will be given to a locum (fixed-term) appointment if all requirements are not met.

We are committed to delivering outstanding maternity care across the WMMN. As part of this commitment, we seek to recruit a consultant obstetric physician to further develop obstetric medicine services in the region.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates interested in full-time, part-time, or job-sharing opportunities. Candidates without formal obstetric physician training may still be considered if they demonstrate a strong medical foundation, enthusiasm, and aptitude for the role. Support will be provided to develop the necessary skills in this specialty.