Locum Consultant in Obstetric

Uhleicester; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics to support tertiary level services across Leicester's two hospital sites. The role includes leading delivery suite sessions, overseeing clinics and Caesarean lists, and working in a close multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise and train junior medical staff, contribute to clinical governance, participate in audits, teaching, and ongoing research activities, and help develop flexible service delivery.

Qualificações

• MB BS or Equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite and participate in hot week; work with midwifery and colleagues.
• Take an active role and leadership in clinical governance processes.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
• Engage in teaching, complaint and incident management and administration.
• Appraise and assess juniors and contribute to ongoing research activities.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Teaching & Training

Clinical governance

Formação académica

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCOG or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Specialist membership

Higher degree (MSc/MD)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Obstetric

The closing date is 25 November 2026

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.

To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists

Supervise and train junior medical staff

Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.

Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process

Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning

Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration

To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors

To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL

The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week:

• Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover
• Core job plan

The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

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

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

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

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

It is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

1.5 PAs are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training.

In addition, 0.25 PA will be allocated for Educational Supervisors per supervisee and 0.25 PA for education/teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.

The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.

This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.

In order to ensure the Trusts ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances, current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience / Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Obstetrics
• Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice o o
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Delivery of good acute clinical care
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Management

• Awareness of Service Development Issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Communication Skills

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken english that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive, capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly developed emotional resilience
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Experience in and commitment to medical audit
• Completion of formal courses in audit
• Published audit

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.

Teaching

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
• Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.

Equality & Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust