Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to advertise this substantive post for a consultant obstetrician. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly dedicated multidisciplinary maternity team.
As a Consultant Obstetrician at Princess Anne, you will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including midwives, neonatologists, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver individualised, evidence-based care. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination among specialties, fostering a patient-centered approach to provide holistic care. Your expertise will extend to developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines, driving quality improvement initiatives, providing education and mentoring junior staff within the unit.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Details
Date posted: 08 May 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience per annum (wte)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 188-MC20525
Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties of the post include:
* Provision of high-risk obstetric clinic services.
* General obstetric services for the local population, including outpatient and inpatient antenatal care, labour ward, and Maternity Day Assessment Unit cover.
* Provision of elective caesarean section lists.
* Participation in the non-resident Obstetric On-Call rota.
* Contribution to management, service development, and clinical governance.
* Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision.
Additional Information
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held in June. Job Reference: 188-MC20525. This vacancy closes on or before 29th May 2025. For queries, please contact us using the details below.
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