Job Summary
Due to planned expansion of obstetric consultants we have the exciting opportunity for a substantive fulltime consultant post, within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology services at GHNHSFT.
Any candidate who is unable to work full time will still be considered. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed. Job share applicants also welcome.
The post holder will deliver obstetric care, with a designated special interest in bereavement care. As Obstetric Lead for Bereavement Care, they will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care for women experiencing perinatal loss through the Rainbow Clinic. Responsibilities include service development, updating clinical guidance, and implementing national recommendations. The role also includes acting as Perinatal Mortality Review Tool (PMRT) Lead, co-chairing PMRT meetings and attending Child Death Review Panels in collaboration with neonatal colleagues and the perinatal governance team.
The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the surgical termination of pregnancy service within the fetal medicine department and support the Birth Outside Guidance service alongside a consultant colleague and the consultant midwife, developing individualised care plans for women choosing options outside standard guidelines.
Duties include participation in the on-call rota, provision of overnight and weekend cover, teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:
To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust
To work within the framework of team decisions
To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services
To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
About Us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
The Women & Children's Division are well established and are focused on continued service improvement.
The teams are based at Gloucester Royal Hospital with outpatient activity taking place and at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal hospitals.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-CONSOBSBERLEAD
Job locations
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
Thank you for showing interest in this position.
If you would like to find out further information regarding this role, please review the attached job description which outlines the role in greater detail.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent
Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Fetal Medicine SITM or ATSM in High-Risk Pregnancy (or equivalent)
Desirable
SITM in abortion Care (Or equivalent)
Post Graduate Qualification in Leadership and Management
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project
Ability to manage risk
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Essential
Clinical/Experience
Clinical training and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Ability to lead emergency Obstetrics services in and out of hours
Desirable
Experience of caring for women who have experienced a perinatal Loss
Personal Attributes
Essential
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work under stress
Compassionate trauma informed Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-professional team
Person Specification
Essential
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work under stress
Compassionate trauma informed Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-professional team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
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