Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gyneacology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (24/7 flexible)
- Job ref
- 358-8427995-KBC
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- LRI/LGH Maternity
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/12/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
We are expanding our consultant workforce in Leicester and would love you to be part of our team. The department is looking for dynamic and energetic Obstetrician and Gynaecologists to contribute to the tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust
The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital) the successful candidate will work across both units as required.
Main duties of the job
-To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists
-Supervise and train Resident 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.
-To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic
-To provide a gynaecology operating list
-Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process
-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
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, 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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
UHL Women’s & Children’s Clinical Management Group
This includes the following services:
· Midwifery
· Obstetrics
· Gynaecology
· Clinical Genetics
· Neonatology
· Paediatrics
· Paediatric surgery
· Paediatric cardiology
The services are currently provided across all sites within University Hospitals of Leicester and the Community. The maternity and neonatal services are predominantly based at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Leicester General Hospital (LGH).
Midwifery-led care
Within the two UHL Hospitals there are services for low risk care led by midwives. There are alongside Birth Centres at both LRI and LGH maternity units, with birth pools and facility for timely transfer of care if required.
Obstetrics
The LRI cares for approximately 6,000 births each year, and the LGH approximately 4,000 per year. Consultant-led delivery suites have operating theatres for emergency procedures, with separate theatres and teams to deliver planned Caesarean sections. There is a strong ethos of close team working between the multidisciplinary teams, and between the specialties.
Consultants are encouraged to have a specialist service in obstetrics as well as standard setting in all aspects of care. Joint working with anaesthesia, haematology, endocrinology, renal medicine and cardiology is well established, and we host the regional Maternal Medicine Network. A dedicated obstetric physician works within the network, providing care within the maternal medicine clinics at both LGH and LRI.
UHL is a recognised regional centre for managing the Abnormally Invasive Placenta, with a team including interventional radiology, gynaecology, vascular surgery and urology.
There are 6 Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialists within the service. Diagnostic and intervention procedures are available for most conditions and there are close links with neonatal physicians, surgeons and clinical geneticists. Twice monthly MDT clinics are held to provide care for women during pregnancy with fetal anomaly.
Gynaecology
Gynaecology services are provided at both Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. The LRI provides emergency gynaecology services due to the co-location of the Emergency Department. The LGH provides inpatient elective surgery, as well as day case surgery at the East Midlands Planned Care Centre. The gynaecology service includes subspecialty regional services for gynaecologic oncology and urogynaecology, as well as reproductive medicine at the Leicester Fertility Centre.
Clinical Genetics
The department has a strong clinical background and close links with the world-renowned 5* University Department of Genetics. The laboratory has a strong research base in Molecular Genetics. There are four Consultants within the department which provide perinatal clinical genetics support.
Neonatology
Level 3 neonatal care is provided at the Royal Infirmary and Level 1 at the General Hospital site with shared Consultant care. The largest ECMO service in the UK is provided at the Glenfield Hospital. There are 19 dedicated Consultant Neonatologists with resident overnight consultant cover at LRI.
Paediatric Cardiology
This is provided within the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) at LRI with antenatal screening, diagnosis and counselling is provided at joint clinics with the Paediatric Cardiology Team. The service attracts referrals from surrounding hospitals and Nottingham, and also provides training for subspecialty trainees in Fetal Medicine from Nottingham.
Research Activity
The Obstetric and Midwifery Research Department at UHL is well established and actively involved in both national and international clinical trials. The department is recognized as one of the leading centres for research into maternal haemodynamics and maternal diabetes.
In addition, we contribute to a wide range of studies in areas such as preterm labour, hypertension, fetal MRI, and intrapartum care. The newly appointed consultant will be expected to participate in and contribute to the department’s ongoing and future research activities.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- 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).
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
Management
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Service Development Issues
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management training on an accredited course
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate 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 other perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly developed emotional resilience
Desirable criteria
- 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
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential criteria
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit
Desirable criteria
- Completion of formal courses in audit
- Published audit
Research
Essential criteria
- Understanding and interest in research.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent research and development activity.
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
Equality & Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joan Morrissey
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2585612
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