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Locum Consultant, Obstetrics-Acute Operational Oversight Lead, Luton
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Client:
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Luton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced obstetrician to take on a key leadership role in acute operational oversight within the Maternity Service at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site. This is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing safety, flow and quality of care in our high activity obstetric unit, supporting resident Obstetricians, midwives and operational team in real time clinical decision making and ensuring robust operational performance in all areas of maternity care – delivery suite, triage, day assessment unit and post-natal wards.
Main duties of the job
Indicative Timetable
The proposed timetable will include:
Post 1
Direct/Supporting
Number of PAs
Antenatal clinic
DCC
2.00
Delivery suite
DCC
0.50
DCC
1.75
Antenatal Ward cover
DCC
0.25
DCC
3.00
DCC
1.0
Audit, clinical governance, CPD
SPA
1.5
TOTAL PAs
10.0
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care:
* To be responsible for the provision of acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology services within Luton & Dunstable Hospital
* Provision of acute services in the following areas of clinical care: Postnatal ward, Day Assessment Unit; Acute Obstetric outliers, Antenatal ward oversight in the afternoons and Triage when needed
* Provide antenatal clinic services running a general or special interest clinic dependant on the skills and expertise of the candidate.
* Provide acute gynaecology services, when needed, to help meet the 14 hour consultant review of patients target
* Provide caesarean section list, at least once a month and according to the needs of the service, teaching and training the Trainee Specialist Registrars, juniors and middle grade Clinical Fellows
* Strive to continuously develop services for obstetrics that are of a consistent high quality for the whole of the patient pathway.
* Provide optimum care which is based on best clinical practise, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for pregnant women.
* So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues
Quality and Governance:
·Monitor and respond to clinical activity data and key performance indicators (e.g DDI, Decision Delivery Interval audits, emergency C-section rates, delays in induction or transfer MDT handover compliance, MDT ward round and handover.
·Lead on and contribute to incident reviews, support real-time ‘hot debriefs’ following significant events, support AARs (After Action Review), MDTs or adverse outcomes, as part of learning via our PSIRF approach
·Promote and model adherence to national guidelines, local protocols and best practice standards
·Report incidents on the risk software Inphase
·Be the primary point of contact to review Ultrasound scan rejections to ensure correct pathways are followed for fetal concerns and provide clinical expertise to the US department.
Team Support and Training:
·Provide on-the-floor support to resident doctors, midwives, Sonographers
·Identify and escalate training needs observed during acute care and support the learning environment. Ensuring compliance with statutory training and local training compliance eg CTG and PROMPT.
·Work collaboratively with the Clinical Education supervisor for training needs.
Strategic and Service Development:
·Engage in and lead on audits, research and quality improvement projects.
·Collate thematic service issues to develop service improvements.
Person specification
Qualification
* MRCOG or equivalent
* Appropriate ATSMs/SITMs
Registration
* Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
* • Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
* • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* • High risk Obstetric care in a Tertiary Unit
Clinical Effectiveness
* • Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* • Experience of guideline appraisal
* • Participation in relevant local audits
* • Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
* • Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
* • Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
* • Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
* • Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Clinical Governance
* • Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced obstetrician to take on a key leadership role in acute operational oversight within the Maternity Service at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site. This is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing safety, flow and quality of care in our high activity obstetric unit, supporting resident Obstetricians, midwives and operational team in real time clinical decision making and ensuring robust operational performance in all areas of maternity care – delivery suite, triage, day assessment unit and post-natal wards.
Main duties of the job
Indicative Timetable
The proposed timetable will include:
Post 1
Direct/Supporting
Number of PAs
Antenatal clinic
DCC
2.00
Delivery suite
DCC
0.50
Caesarean section list
DCC
1.75
Antenatal Ward cover
DCC
0.25
Acute Consultant Oversight (ACO)
DCC
3.00
On-call Weekday (17/year) & Weekends (3 Obstetrics)
DCC
1.0
Audit, clinical governance, CPD
SPA
1.5
TOTAL PAs
10.0
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care:
1. To be responsible for the provision of acute Obstetrics and Gynaecology services within Luton & Dunstable Hospital
2. Provision of acute services in the following areas of clinical care: Postnatal ward, Day Assessment Unit; Acute Obstetric outliers, Antenatal ward oversight in the afternoons and Triage when needed
3. Provide antenatal clinic services running a general or special interest clinic dependant on the skills and expertise of the candidate.
4. Provide acute gynaecology services, when needed, to help meet the 14 hour consultant review of patients target
5. Provide caesarean section list, at least once a month and according to the needs of the service, teaching and training the Trainee Specialist Registrars, juniors and middle grade Clinical Fellows
6. Strive to continuously develop services for obstetrics that are of a consistent high quality for the whole of the patient pathway.
7. Provide optimum care which is based on best clinical practise, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for pregnant women.
8. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues
Quality and Governance:
·Monitor and respond to clinical activity data and key performance indicators (e.g DDI, Decision Delivery Interval audits, emergency C-section rates, delays in induction or transfer MDT handover compliance, MDT ward round and handover.
·Lead on and contribute to incident reviews, support real-time ‘hot debriefs’ following significant events, support AARs (After Action Review), MDTs or adverse outcomes, as part of learning via our PSIRF approach
·Promote and model adherence to national guidelines, local protocols and best practice standards
·Report incidents on the risk software Inphase
·Be the primary point of contact to review Ultrasound scan rejections to ensure correct pathways are followed for fetal concerns and provide clinical expertise to the US department.
Team Support and Training:
·Provide on-the-floor support to resident doctors, midwives, Sonographers
·Identify and escalate training needs observed during acute care and support the learning environment. Ensuring compliance with statutory training and local training compliance eg CTG and PROMPT.
·Work collaboratively with the Clinical Education supervisor for training needs.
Strategic and Service Development:
·Engage in and lead on audits, research and quality improvement projects.
·Collate thematic service issues to develop service improvements.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
9. MRCOG or equivalent
10. Appropriate ATSMs/SITMs
Desirable criteria
11. A post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD
Registration
Essential criteria
12. Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
13. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
14. • Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
15. • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable criteria
16. • High risk Obstetric care in a Tertiary Unit
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
17. • Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
18. • Experience of guideline appraisal
19. • Participation in relevant local audits
20. • Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable criteria
21. • Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
22. • Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
23. • Leadership Skills
24. • Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
25. • Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
26. • Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 718222 #J-18808-Ljbffr