Locum Consultant Obstetrician

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Locum Obstetric Consultant to join its team. You will be responsible for antenatal clinics, caesarean sections, and managing patient pathways. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork skills and the ability to handle acutely ill patients effectively. Enjoy working in a vibrant clinical environment with a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Antenatal clinics.
• Caesarean section lists.
• Resident Labour Ward Days and Nights with a Tier 2 & Tier 1 doctor.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

Job description

Job Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Locum Obstetric Consultant to join 27 other Obstetric and Gynaecology Consultants in our busy secondary care Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. Antenatal clinics.
2. Caesarean section lists.
3. Resident Labour Ward Days and Nights with a Tier 2 & Tier 1 doctor.
4. Flexible sessions will depend on your skills and abilities.
5. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
6. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
7. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
8. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford, and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury, located 20 minutes apart. Together, they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care, and critical care.