Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant 1–2 days per week — Colchester Hospital
Are you a Consultant in Obs & Gynae with antenatal medicine skills and an interest in perinatal mental health?
We’re seeking a senior clinician to join the maternity team at Colchester Hospital on a locum basis to provide antenatal care and mental health support
Role
* Location: Colchester Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
* Duration: 3 months
* Hours: 1–2 days per week 09:00 - 17:00
* Start: Immediate / by agreement
Key responsibilities
* Provide consultant-level antenatal assessment and management for complex and high-risk pregnancies.
* Lead or support maternity triage and outpatient antenatal clinics.
* Assess and manage perinatal mental health concerns and coordinate care with perinatal psychiatry
About you
* Significant experience in antenatal medicine and high-risk obstetrics
* Demonstrable experience or interest in perinatal mental health and collaborative working with mental health services
* Strong clinical decision-making, communication skills, and ability to work autonomously
* Flexible and reliable for the agreed 1–2 days per week
* Desirable: Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology