Overview
This is a new consultant post in Obstetrics to support increasing workload and career progression of current postholders. The post is suited to a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has completed their training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The successful applicant would join a team of 12 consultant Obstetricians (WTE) delivering high risk antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The post covers general antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal obstetric care with the ability to have a subspeciality interest in Fetal Medicine, Preterm Birth or Research depending on the applicant’s experience.
Responsibilities
* Provide general antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal obstetric care with options for subspecialty interests in Fetal Medicine, Preterm Birth or Research depending on experience.
* Support consultant labour ward presence and ensure resident cover for approximately 100 hours per week; separate on‑call cover exists for gynaecology.
Job Plan and Workload
* The post is initially for 8 programmed activities (8PAs, 80% WTE) with a 100% WTE on‑call commitment reflected in the job plan.
* There will be scope to increase routine activity further with the ongoing expansion of services delivered by the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full GMC registration with license to practice and entry onto the Specialist Register required.
Equality, Recruitment and Working Arrangements
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
About the Trust
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.
Research and Collaboration
As a university teaching hospital we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia. We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.
Additional Information
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Closing date: Full GMC with license to practice; please note the advert closes on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
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