Consultant Obstetrician | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking an Obstetrics Consultant to undertake managerial duties and supervise junior staff. The role requires completed specialty training in obstetrics and offers a dynamic work environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Candidates should have experience in a senior clinical role, with responsibilities including working in multidisciplinary teams and participating in audits. Flexible coverage for clinics and delivery sessions is expected, with an emphasis on teamwork and best practices.

Qualifications

• Completed specialty training in obstetrics or within 6 months of completion.
• Experience in a senior clinical role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake managerial duties associated with patient care.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Participate in audit, CPD and mandatory training.
• Allocate educational supervision as required.

Skills

Managerial skills

Team collaboration

Audit process support

Supervisory experience

Education

Completed specialty training in obstetrics

Job description

Overview

UHL provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for over 10,000 births per year across two Delivery Suites and two co‑located Birth Centres. The service includes one Level 3 neonatal unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary and one Level 1 unit at Leicester General Hospital.

In addition to caring for families in Leicestershire, UHL is a major tertiary referral centre, offering comprehensive fetal and maternal medicine services across the East Midlands. As a surgical, cardiac and genetic referral centre, UHL delivers specialist multidisciplinary care for pregnancies complicated by fetal or maternal medical conditions, and for women at high risk of massive haemorrhage. UHL is recognised as the regional host for an abnormally invasive placenta service (AIP).

Strategic Overview

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030). It is underpinned by four primary goals and core values that guide our work.

Primary Goals

• high‑quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

Core Values

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

Job Plan

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement. It is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice. The plan covers a nine‑week period and includes two types of working week: Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover.

The Consultants work in teams, providing prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Flexibility is required to meet these sessions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of their Clinical Department.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior staff.
• Support the revalidation process, including audit, CPD and mandatory training.
• Allocate supporting and educational supervision as required.

Qualifications

• Completed specialty training in obstetrics or within 6 months of completion.
• Experience in a senior clinical role is desirable.

Contact

Informal approaches are welcome. Interested candidates may contact the Joint Head of Service for Obstetrics, Dr Penny McParland, at 0116 258 7770.

Advert Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.