Consultant in Obstetrics Fetal Medicine

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Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Consultant in Obstetrics – Fetal Medicine to join their multidisciplinary team in Leicester. The ideal candidate should have subspecialty training and experience in high-risk obstetrics. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive fetal medicine services, supporting regional cardiac services, and supervising junior medical staff. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teaching and research are essential. The role offers a competitive salary depending on experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
• Good leadership skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide tertiary level fetal medicine service at UHL.
• Support East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre fetal cardiac service.
• Contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion on high-risk Obstetrics

Experience in management and counselling of patients

Ability to carry out invasive procedures

Strong communication skills

Management and administration experience

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration

Sub-specialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site LRI/LGH Town Leicester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 dependent on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 06/02/2026 23:59

CONSULTANT IN OBSTETRICS – FETAL MEDICINE

Consultant

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Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time substantive Specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine Consultant.

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).

The unit, led by subspecialist consultants, provides training opportunities for clinical fellows. In addition to serving the local population, the Centre receives referrals from seven regional hospitals, managing complex cases involving fetal medicine, fetal surgery, and fetal cardiac malformations as part of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre. The department supports and provides Fetal Medicine Service in Kettering through weekly sessions. The fetal medicine team plans to further expand its services with the development of in‑utero surgical services, which are currently referred to Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

The Fetal Medicine Service is currently delivered by six consultants.

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. The team also includes a dedicated adult cardiologist.

Main duties of the job

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician with a subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine to join the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Team, to provide a comprehensive Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust (HL).

• To provide tertiary level of fetal medicine service at UHL.
• To support the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) fetal cardiac service.
• To support the Fetal Medicine service at Kettering.
• To contribute to the Maternal Medicine clinics at LRI and LGH.
• To participate in the Maternity Assessment Units at LRI & LGH and the obstetric on call rota as directed by Head of Service for Obstetrics.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• To perform elective obstetric lists and ward rounds and to provide prospective cover for these.
• 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 and actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

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
• 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
• 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 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

Hot Week Timetable (5.2 weeks per annum)

Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm: 2.375 PA DCC

As this recurs every 9 weeks, the hot week is equivalent to 1.64 PA which includes Prospective Cover

The hot week includes delivery suite ward rounds and intrapartum care, but not ward rounds on the antenatal wards or maternity assessment unit

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

• 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)
• Sub‑speciality training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine or eligibility for
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.

Job related special skills

• Offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in high‑risk Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
• To have experience in the management and counselling of patients referred with fetal anomalies at a tertiary level.
• Ability to carry out invasive procedures.
• To participate in the on‑call rota.
• Active involvement in audits and research

Experience / Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• 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 of interest
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Delivery of good acute clinical care

Communication

• 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
• 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

Management

• Awareness of Service Development issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership skills communicate effectively (written and oral) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies • Empathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others’ perspectives; caring approach to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational and management skills
• Supportive and tolerant
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
• communicate effectively (written and oral) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• • Empathy and sensitivity: Ability to listen and take in others’ perspectives; caring approach to patients.
• • ATSM Labour Ward Lead

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

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.

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.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

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.

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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.

Candidates should have completed Subspecialty training or be within 6 months of completion of training in Maternal and Fetal medicine. We welcome informal approaches from interested candidates, who may contact the Fetal Medicine Lead consultant Professor Tommy Mousa, or the Joint Head of Service for Obstetrics Dr Penny McParland, on 0116 258 7770.