Consultant Obstetrician (Maternal Medicine)

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician specializing in maternal medicine. The role involves delivering high-risk obstetric services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to clinical governance. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and experience as a consultant required.
• Completion of Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provision of high-risk obstetric and maternal medicine clinic services.
• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG

MSc, MD, PhD, or related master's degree

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Consultant Obstetrician (Maternal Medicine)

The closing date is 29 May 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a 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 work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including midwives, neonatologists, anaesthetists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver individualised, 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 learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national 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 the needs of the service. 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.

Job responsibilities

Key duties include:

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

Additional Information

Applicants must be registered with the GMC. The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held in June. Job Reference: 188-MC10525. Closing date: 29th May 2025. For queries, please contact us using the details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practice
• MRCOG
• Completion of Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalent
• Knowledge and clinical judgment skills
• Excellence in obstetric practice
• Continued professional development
• Experience as a consultant
• Completion of Maternal Medicine ATSM or equivalent
• Experience running high-risk and/or maternal medicine clinics
• Attendance at relevant courses/conferences
• MSc, MD, PhD, or related master's degree
• Experience within a Maternal Medicine network
• CCT or equivalent, due within 6 months of interview

Aptitudes and Skills

• Teamwork and communication skills
• Understanding of equality and diversity
• Effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable response skills
• Experience in teaching and clinical governance
• Leadership abilities
• Ability to travel between sites and for on-call duties
• Service development experience
• Inspirational workplace presence

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust