Consultant Obstetric Physician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetric Physician to join a growing Women's Health service in North West England on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide specialist medical care for women with complex medical conditions before, during and after pregnancy. The role includes leading high-risk Maternal Medicine clinics, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and contributing to the ongoing development of a regional Maternal Medicine Network. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care for women with complex pregnancies.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist medical care for women with complex medical conditions before, during and after pregnancy; Lead high-risk Maternal Medicine clinics; Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings; Contribute to ongoing development of a regional Maternal Medicine Network; Work within specialist services including Maternal Medicine Clinic, High-Risk Antenatal Clinics, Weekly Maternal Medicine MDT, Diabetic Antenatal Clinic, Endocrine Antenatal Clinic, Epilepsy Antenatal Clinic, Joint Obstetric Haematology Clinic, Preterm Birth Clinic, Multiple Pregnancy Clinic, Rainbow Clinic, Anaesthetic Antenatal Clinic; Teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees; Supervise junior doctors; Participate in simulation and human factors training; Contribute to clinical governance and patient safety; Support ongoing research and innovation within Women's Health; Develop leadership responsibilities within a growing Maternal Medicine service

Requirements

GMC Specialist Registration; Ability to perform Hysteroscopies; Previous NHS experience; Full range of Obstetric skills; Experience managing complex maternal medical conditions; Experience leading high-risk pregnancy services; Trained Clinical Supervisor; Excellent communication and organisational skills; Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Evidence of clinical leadership; Commitment to audit and service improvement; Attendance on management or leadership courses; Evidence of ongoing professional development through research and publications

Nice to have

Higher degree (MD or equivalent); Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent); MOET Instructor; ATSM Labour Ward Lead; Trained Educational Supervisor; OSCE Examiner; Intermediate fetal anomaly ultrasound scanning experience; Quality improvement training; Management or leadership qualification; Publications in peer-reviewed journals; Evidence of original research