Job summary
- Main area
- obstetrics
- Grade
- consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's)
- Job ref
- 234-MS2375
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Obstetrics Medical Staff
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2025 12:00
Employer heading
Consultant in Obstetrics (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
consultant
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
This is a new consultant post in Maternal and Fetal Medicine to support increasing workload and career progression of current postholders. The post is suited to a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has completed their subspecialty training in maternal & fetal medicine. The successful applicant would join a team of 12 consultant Obstetricians (WTE).
Main duties of the job
This post covers antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal obstetric care with a particular focus on maternal & fetal medicine. Consultant presence is covered by 12 consultants (WTE) with resident cover for approximately 90 hours per week. There is separate consultant on call cover for gynaecology.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading maternity guideline development.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Working for our organisation
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.
As a university teaching hospital we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia.
We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the ‘Job Description’ link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Full GMC with license to practice with entry onto the Specialist Register required.
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
- Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening and clearance of Hepatitis B status.
- Police Clearance
Desirable criteria
- Research presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; • CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) • CESR or • European Community Rights
- PLAB or equivalent
- MRCOG or equivalent
- RCOG Certified accreditation in Subspecialty training in maternal & fetal medicine
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive obstetric experience able to perform all roles in the job description.
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 7 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Experience In obstetric training e.g. MOET or PPROMPT instructor
- Experience in risk management with demonstration of Root Cause analysis investigator experience.
Ability
Essential criteria
- Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and should include skills in dealing with specific situations (e.g. handling Obstetric emergencies appropriately, counselling and treating upset patients and their relatives).
- References must demonstrate training progress.
- Communication skills – to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Exhibits and has references confirming progressive acquisition of knowledge specific to career goals.
- Understands the importance of risk management, the audit cycle, and continuing education.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals.
- Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues
Relationships
Essential criteria
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team.
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Beth Laverick
- Job title
- Consultant Obstetrician, maternal medicine lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Mr Alastair McKelvey FRCOG
Consultant Obstetrician, subspecialist in fetal & maternal medicine
Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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