Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking consultant with a special interest in fetal Medicine to join our Obstetric and Gynaecological team The women's directorate is also looking at the possibility of moving to a split obstetrics and Gynaecology rota once a satisfactory consultant number is achieved. This will provide an opportunity for flexibility in the future job plan.

This is a full-time post for a consultant with a special interest in Fetal Medicine and/or advanced Obstetric Ultrasound skills

The position has become available to ensure continued service provision following the retirement of the previous post holder. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our team, focusing on enhancing our Fetal Medicine Liaison Service and contributing to the development of the Small Baby Clinic in collaboration with the Fetal Medicine Liaison Service Lead Consultant.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Fetal Medicine Liaison Service, performing specialised scans and investigations in close partnership with the screening team and managing fetal anomaly referrals to the tertiary care Fetal Medicine Unit at LGI. The postholder will manage complex antenatal cases, address medical complications of pregnancy, and provide both acute and elective obstetric and gynaecological care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on maternal and fetal health while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a flexible, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to team working to join an existing team of consultants providing a comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.

The post holders will participate in a 1:13 on-call rota at Calderdale Royal Hospital. They will be a resident on-call element to the role between the hours of 18.00 and 22.00 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 19.30 Saturday and Sunday when on call. The post holder will also be responsible for covering acute obstetrics and gynaecology on a hot week basis (Mon-Fri) between 8 am and 6 pm. The number of hot weeks per annum might range from 4-6.

CHFT is nestled in the heart of the stunning Pennine hills - the area which inspired the works of the Bronte sisters. We are conveniently situated between the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester and surrounded by breath-taking scenery, places to visit and things to do. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are proud providers of acute hospital services. We value our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset. The CQC rated us as Good in June 2018. In their report they confirmed that "staff were caring and provided compassionate care; patients were treated with dignity and respect and their privacy was respected; patients spoke positively about the care they received". If you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team providing compassionate care, then come and join us to help us achieve outstanding in the next CQC inspection.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)