Consultant Obstetrician (Maternal Medicine)

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician with a special interest in maternal medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team at a leading hospital. You will ensure high-quality patient care through evidence-based practices and play a crucial role in developing clinical protocols. The position supports flexible working, offers generous holiday, and access to NHS discounts. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on maternal health and patient outcomes.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Experience in high-risk obstetric and maternal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-risk obstetric and maternal medicine clinic services.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision.
• Contribute to management and service development.

Skills

Obstetric Medicine

Clinical Protocol Development

Patient-Centered Care

Education and Mentoring

Education

Medical Degree

GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are pleased to advertise this substantive post for a consultant obstetrician with a special interest in maternal medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly dedicated multidisciplinary maternity team and contribute to the Wessex Maternal Medicine Network (WMMN).

As a Consultant Obstetrician at Princess Anne, you will collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including midwives, neonatologists, anaesthetists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver individualized, evidence-based care.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination among specialties, fostering a patient-centered approach to provide holistic care. Your expertise will extend to developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines, driving quality improvement initiatives, providing education and mentoring junior staff within the unit.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer numerous learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC, and in the latest NHS Staff Survey, we ranked in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests based on service needs. UHS employees can access NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work, situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic Coast are nearby. The city offers living costs approximately 20% lower than London, with 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

• Date posted: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (full-time equivalent)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 188-MC10525
• Job location: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Provision of high-risk obstetric and maternal medicine clinic services
• General obstetric services for the local population, including outpatient and inpatient antenatal care, labour ward, and Maternity Day Assessment Unit coverage
• Provision of elective caesarean section lists
• Participation in the non-resident Obstetric On-Call rota
• Contribution to management, service development, and clinical governance
• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision

Additional Information

Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews are scheduled for June 2025. Job Reference: 188-MC10525. The vacancy closes on or before 29th May 2025. For queries, please contact us using the details below.