Locum Consultant Obstetrician

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK teaching hospital is seeking two locum consultant obstetricians to join their maternity team. This 12-month role includes various specialist clinics and general obstetric commitments, offering a chance to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. Candidates should be compassionate and eager for self-development, with responsibilities including providing cover in the labour suite and conducting antenatal clinics.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and ambitious individuals keen on self-development.
• Willingness to learn, inspire others, and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant labour suite cover and elective caesarean sections.
• Conduct ward rounds and manage maternity triage.
• Oversee assessment unit coverage and antenatal clinics.

Job description

We are looking to appoint 2 locum consultant obstetricians to join our maternity team for a 12-month post. The role includes a variety of specialist clinics (both scan and non-scan), such as mental health, vulnerable service users, twins, preterm birth, small baby, and Rainbow. These services are multi-professional, involving our specialist midwives. The successful applicant will join our team and have the opportunity to customise the post to include a special interest session of their choice. The post will also include a vulnerable service user clinic.

Our maternity service offers a range of specialist clinics, including mental health, vulnerable service users, twins, preterm birth, small baby, and Rainbow. The services are delivered by a multi-professional team, including specialist midwives.

The general obstetric commitments encompass routine and emergency obstetrics, with non-resident on-call duties (obstetrics only). Key clinical responsibilities include providing consultant labour suite cover, elective caesarean sections, ward rounds, maternity triage, assessment unit coverage, and antenatal clinics.

Please refer to the job description for main duties of the role.

Join Us at an Exciting Time of Change

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK’s largest acute teaching trusts. Our maternity services offer extensive choices and support for women and families, from midwifery-led birthing units to specialised neonatal care.

Since 2020, our maternity service has undergone scrutiny and embarked on a journey of significant improvement and investment to enhance our service quality. Be part of a team committed to sustainable, high-quality care for women and families. Learn more about our efforts at: Maternity | NUH.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek compassionate, ambitious, and progressive individuals eager for self-development and leadership. If you want to learn, inspire others, and drive positive change, this is your opportunity. Join our supportive and passionate team united by shared goals and a vision for excellence.

The job plan outlined in the job description reflects our best estimate based on 10 PAs.