Consultant in Obstetrics

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Consultant in Obstetrics

£139882

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3a4c25fe85a04bbea2aacf941a88da5d

Full Job Description

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician to contribute to our Tertiary level obstetrics service at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.

  • To provide a weekly antenatal clinic

  • To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Unit, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists

  • Supervise and train junior medical staff.

  • Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.

  • Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.

  • Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration.

  • To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.

  • To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

    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.