Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site LRI/LGH Town Leicester Salary Dependent on Experience Closing 11/03/2026 23:59
Consultant Obstetrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
UHL provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for over 10,000 births per year across two Delivery Suites and two co-located Birth Centres.
Our service includes one Level 3 neonatal unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary and one Level 1 unit at Leicester General Hospital. In addition to providing care for the families of Leicestershire, we are a major tertiary referral centre providing comprehensive Fetal and Maternal Medicine services across the East Midlands. As a surgical, cardiac, and genetic referral centre,
UHL delivers specialist multidisciplinary care for pregnancies complicated by fetal or maternal medical conditions, as well as for women at high risk of massive haemorrhage.
UHL is recognised as the regional host for abnormally invasive placenta service (AIP).
Consultants are encouraged to have a specialist service in obstetrics as well as standard setting in all aspects of care. Joint working with anesthesia, haematology, endocrinology, renal medicine and cardiology is well established, and we host the regional Maternal Medicine Network.
The Maternal Medicine Centre provides care for women with complex medical needs from both the local population and referring hospitals. It hosts highly specialised weekly clinics covering diabetes, hypertension, haematology, cardiology, nephrology, HIV, perinatal mental health, drug misuse and preterm birth prevention.
Main duties of the job
Job Plan
The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
The job plan runs over a nine week period and consists of 2 types of working week:
Hot Week Delivery Suite Cover
Core job plan
The Consultants work in teams. The teams provide prospective cover for clinics, MAU and elective Caesarean section lists. Therefore there has to be a degree of flexibility for these sessions.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS.
The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
It is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2 PA’s for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
1.5 PA’s are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training.
In addition, 0.25 PA will be allocated for Educational Supervisors per supervisee and 0.25 PA for education/teaching
Candidates should have completed specialty training or be within 6 months of completion of training. We welcome informal approaches from interested candidates, who may contact the Joint Head of Service for Obstetrics Dr Penny McParland, on 0116 258 7770
Person specification
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.
Experience &Clinical Skills
* ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Management.
* Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice
* Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas or interest
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care or patients
* Delivery of good acute clinical care
* RCOG ATSM in High risk pregnancy or Obstetric medicine
Management
* Awareness of Service Development issues
* Evidence of management and administration experience
* Management training on an accredited course
Motivation
* Personal integrity and reliability.
* Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
* Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Teaching
* Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
* Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
* Post graduate qualification or ATSM in medical education
* Appraisal and assessment skills
Audit/Quality Improvement
* Experience in and commitment to medical audit
* Completion of formal courses in audit
* Published audit
Research
* Understanding and interest in research.
* Evidence of recent research and development activity
* Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality
Equality & Diversity
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
* To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
* Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal
* Demonstrable track record of successful change management
* Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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