Locum Obstetric Consultant — Lead Delivery Suite

Uhleicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching & Training

Clinical governance

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCOG or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Specialist membership

Higher degree (MSc/MD)

Job description

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.