Consultant Obstetric Physician (MMN)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Consultant Obstetric Physician to enhance the Maternal Medicine service in the Yorkshire and Humber region. This new role requires expertise in Maternal Medicine, leadership abilities, and a commitment to teaching and research. The successful candidate will collaborate with obstetricians and midwives, ensuring high-quality maternity care. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and a competitive salary reflective of the role's demands.

Qualifications

• Full specialist registration with the GMC or eligibility within 6 months.
• Significant evidence of professional development in Maternal Medicine.
• Experience in a recognized training program in Obstetric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver maternal medicine service across Yorkshire and Humber.
• Participate in teaching and research activities.
• Work collaboratively in the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network.

Skills

Maternal Medicine

General Medicine

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Royal College of Physicians FRCP or MRCP

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an individual to fill this new post hosted by the Maternity Services at the Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess University Hospital and working as part of the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network.

This post has been developed as part of a national strategy to establish Maternal Medicine Networks and is hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to support and deliver the maternal medicine service across the Yorkshire and Humber region alongside Maternal Medicine Obstetricians, Consultant Midwife and a wider midwifery team.

Leeds Maternity services are a large tertiary centre which provides regional obstetric services including fetal medicine, maternal medicine and placenta accreta service. The LGI is co-located with a Level 3 surgical (including cardiac) NNU.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant should hold Royal College of Physicians FRCP or MRCP and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period in Maternal Medicine and a RCP credential in obstetric medicine (pre or post CCT). A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

What is the role of the Obstetric Physician in promoting and ensuring safe Maternity care at LTHT?

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Friday 12 September 2025

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Patient-centred

Fair

Collaborative

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience

2. The best place to work

3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation

4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financially sustainable

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CON-914

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a 6 PA appointment for a Consultant Obstetric Physician. This post is a new post to support the Yorkshire and the Humber Maternal Medicine Network and provision of Maternal Medicine at LTHT. 6 PAs will be allocated with the role of Obstetric Physician. Candidates wishing to discuss a full time (10PA) post with 4 PA in another specialty are encouraged to contact to discuss options to assess feasibility. The post will be based at both St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary with a key role in the delivery and ongoing service development of the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network.

Womens Clinical Service Unit

Womens Clinical Service Unit in Leeds provides comprehensive secondary care for the local population and enjoys a position as a regional centre for all subspecialties. There are 20 obstetric Consultants within the Womens Clinical Service Unit.

Obstetric Departments

The St Jamess Maternity Unit, which is located in Gledhow Wing, deals with approximately 4,700 deliveries per year. The Leeds General Infirmary Maternity Unit, located within Clarendon Wing, has around 4,900 deliveries per annum. Each Unit has a General Antenatal Outpatient Department, an Antenatal Day Unit, Maternity Assessment Unit, Fetal Assessment Unit and Obstetric Ultrasound Department. Consultant presence is currently around 85 hours per week at each unit. Fetal Medicine is based at LGI.

Antenatal OutpatientsIn addition to high risk antenatal clinics, there are a variety of specialist clinics run in conjunction with the relevant Physicians on either the St Jamess or LGI site. These include a Cardiac Clinic, Renal Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Substance Abuse Clinic, Endocrine Clinic (thyroid, adrenal and pituitary), Teenage Pregnancy Clinic, Preterm Labour Clinic, Obstetric Haematology Clinic Rheumatology clinic and Neurology Clinics.The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is located at St Jamess and, although it comes under the auspices of Gynaecology, there are naturally close links between the Obstetric Departments and EPAU. A recurrent miscarriage clinic is run from the EPAU providing both a diagnostic service and support in early pregnancy. Fetal Medicine The Fetal Medicine Unit runs clinics five days a week at LGI offering invasive prenatal diagnosis, diagnosis and management of congenital anomalies, rhesus disease including in-utero transfusion.

Maternal Medicine Network

The Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Network is a collaborative network of two Maternal Medicine Centres (Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). Each centre hosts its own Maternal Medicine Obstetric Consultants and Obstetric Physicians. The Network provides a collaborative approach for these teams to work together across Y&H as an MDT to develop, lead pathways and provide care across Yorkshire and Humber.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a 6 PA appointment for a Consultant Obstetric Physician. This post is a new post to support the Yorkshire and the Humber Maternal Medicine Network and provision of Maternal Medicine at LTHT. 6 PAs will be allocated with the role of Obstetric Physician. Candidates wishing to discuss a full time (10PA) post with 4 PA in another specialty are encouraged to contact to discuss options to assess feasibility. The post will be based at both St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary with a key role in the delivery and ongoing service development of the Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Medicine Network.

Womens Clinical Service Unit

Womens Clinical Service Unit in Leeds provides comprehensive secondary care for the local population and enjoys a position as a regional centre for all subspecialties. There are 20 obstetric Consultants within the Womens Clinical Service Unit.

Obstetric Departments

The St Jamess Maternity Unit, which is located in Gledhow Wing, deals with approximately 4,700 deliveries per year. The Leeds General Infirmary Maternity Unit, located within Clarendon Wing, has around 4,900 deliveries per annum. Each Unit has a General Antenatal Outpatient Department, an Antenatal Day Unit, Maternity Assessment Unit, Fetal Assessment Unit and Obstetric Ultrasound Department. Consultant presence is currently around 85 hours per week at each unit. Fetal Medicine is based at LGI.

Antenatal OutpatientsIn addition to high risk antenatal clinics, there are a variety of specialist clinics run in conjunction with the relevant Physicians on either the St Jamess or LGI site. These include a Cardiac Clinic, Renal Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Substance Abuse Clinic, Endocrine Clinic (thyroid, adrenal and pituitary), Teenage Pregnancy Clinic, Preterm Labour Clinic, Obstetric Haematology Clinic Rheumatology clinic and Neurology Clinics.The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is located at St Jamess and, although it comes under the auspices of Gynaecology, there are naturally close links between the Obstetric Departments and EPAU. A recurrent miscarriage clinic is run from the EPAU providing both a diagnostic service and support in early pregnancy. Fetal Medicine The Fetal Medicine Unit runs clinics five days a week at LGI offering invasive prenatal diagnosis, diagnosis and management of congenital anomalies, rhesus disease including in-utero transfusion.

Maternal Medicine Network

The Yorkshire and Humber Maternal Network is a collaborative network of two Maternal Medicine Centres (Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). Each centre hosts its own Maternal Medicine Obstetric Consultants and Obstetric Physicians. The Network provides a collaborative approach for these teams to work together across Y&H as an MDT to develop, lead pathways and provide care across Yorkshire and Humber.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
• Name on the specialist register for a medical speciality or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of the award of CCT by date of interview.
• Fellow or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate broad-based competence and experience in Maternal Medicine and general Medicine.
• Significant evidence of continued professional development in the field of Maternal medicine.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

• Presentations in regional or National Maternal medicine conferences.

AUDIT, GOVERNANCE AND QI EXPERIENCE Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and revalidation.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects.

Desirable

• Application Form & interview.

MANAGEMENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
• Proven and significant leadership experience and /or formal management qualifications.
• Understanding of the NHSE aspirations and service specification for the provision of the Maternal medicine Network across Yorkshire and Humber
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.
• Experience working for NHSE organisations.
• Experience of working with management groups

Training, Research, Teaching Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric service.
• RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine (pre or post CCT) Obstetric Medicine.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Understanding skills and knowledge required to train and develop team members.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Publications in peer reviewed. Journals.
• Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post.
• GCP.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Evidence of Formal teaching qualifications.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
• Name on the specialist register for a medical speciality or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of the award of CCT by date of interview.
• Fellow or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate broad-based competence and experience in Maternal Medicine and general Medicine.
• Significant evidence of continued professional development in the field of Maternal medicine.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

• Presentations in regional or National Maternal medicine conferences.

AUDIT, GOVERNANCE AND QI EXPERIENCE Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and revalidation.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Evidence of awareness or and participation in governance or QI projects.

Desirable

• Application Form & interview.

MANAGEMENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS management.
• Proven and significant leadership experience and /or formal management qualifications.
• Understanding of the NHSE aspirations and service specification for the provision of the Maternal medicine Network across Yorkshire and Humber
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.
• Experience working for NHSE organisations.
• Experience of working with management groups

Training, Research, Teaching Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training in Obstetric Medicine within an established Obstetric service.
• RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine (pre or post CCT) Obstetric Medicine.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Understanding skills and knowledge required to train and develop team members.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Publications in peer reviewed. Journals.
• Evidence of ongoing research or recent involvement as PI.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post.
• GCP.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Evidence of Formal teaching qualifications.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)