Lead Obstetric Anesthesiologist: High-Impact Delivery Care

Pulse Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Obstetric Anaesthesiologist in Birmingham. The role focuses on labour analgesia, caesarean section anaesthesia, and high-risk obstetric care within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will hold GMC Specialist Register - Obstetric Anaesthesia or FRCA, with CCT/CESR considered, and NHS obstetric anaesthesia experience. A strategic, patient-centered approach and leadership in perioperative care are essential.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register - Obstetric Anaesthesia.
• FRCA.
• CCT or CESR.
• 6+ months NHS Consultant Obstetric Anaesthesia experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead anaesthesia care for labour and delivery, including epidurals for labour analgesia and anaesthesia for Caesarean sections.
• Respond to high-risk obstetric emergencies with rapid decision making and coordination with obstetricians, midwives, and neonatal teams.
• Ensure patient safety through equipment checks, meticulous documentation, and adherence to protocols.
• Contribute to audits, teaching, and protocol development to improve maternal outcomes.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

FRCA

GMC Specialist Register - Obstetric Anaesthesia

CCT or CESR

NHS Obstetric Anaesthesia experience (6+ months)

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Obstetric Anaesthesiologist in Birmingham. The role focuses on labour analgesia, caesarean section anaesthesia, and high-risk obstetric care within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will hold GMC Specialist Register - Obstetric Anaesthesia or FRCA, with CCT/CESR considered, and NHS obstetric anaesthesia experience. A strategic, patient-centered approach and leadership in perioperative care are essential.