Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Obstetrics Consultant (interest in High Risk Obs / Maternal Medicine)

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking two enthusiastic obstetricians to join our team and contribute to the general departmental workload. The post holders will provide antenatal care, including specialist antenatal clinics such as diabetes, maternal medicine, Rainbow clinics, preterm prevention and, where appropriate, fetal medicine. The role includes labour ward cover, participation in the obstetric on-call rota, Caesarean section lists, and active involvement in departmental risk management and governance.

Main duties of the job

o Provide antenatal care through general and specialist antenatal clinics, which may include diabetes, maternal medicine, Rainbow clinics, preterm prevention and, where appropriate, fetal medicine.o Contribute to labour ward activity, ensuring safe, effective intrapartum care.o Participate in the obstetric on-call rota.o Undertake Caesarean section operating lists.o Deliver high-quality obstetric clinical care as part of the multidisciplinary team.o Support departmental risk management, governance activity and patient safety initiatives.o Supervise, support and contribute to the training of junior medical staff.o Work collaboratively with colleagues across the service to ensure excellent standards of care.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust a major hub within Greater Manchester for women and children's services and is the second busiest ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. Services range from hospital based care in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. The Trust received a 'Good' overall rating from the CQC in October 2023.

We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1,500 gynaecological procedures each year. The Trust also has a tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, enabling 1 in 4 women across Greater Manchester to birth at Bolton. We are a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of, and provide the best possible care to, the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-105FD-M&D-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Person Specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Medical Degree
  • CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion)
  • MRCOG

Desirable

  • Higher degree MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching Medical Students
  • Experience of Audit
  • ATSM in high risk pregnancy or current high risk obstetrics experience

Desirable

  • Sub Speciality Expertise or training
  • Completion of ATSM in fetal medicine/ maternal medicine

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Manage and motivate staff.
  • Work and relate to staff in other disciplines
  • Manage change and to organise development.
  • Special interest in high risk obstetrics

Desirable

  • Assertiveness
  • Ability to cope under stress

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance
  • Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Other

Essential

  • Maintain interest in teaching and research
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.
  • Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills using Microsoft application
  • Experience with electronic patient records
Person Specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Medical Degree
  • CCT (or within 6 months of CCT completion)
  • MRCOG

Desirable

  • Higher degree MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching Medical Students
  • Experience of Audit
  • ATSM in high risk pregnancy or current high risk obstetrics experience

Desirable

  • Sub Speciality Expertise or training
  • Completion of ATSM in fetal medicine/ maternal medicine

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Manage and motivate staff.
  • Work and relate to staff in other disciplines
  • Manage change and to organise development.
  • Special interest in high risk obstetrics

Desirable

  • Assertiveness
  • Ability to cope under stress

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance
  • Experience of audit related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Other

Essential

  • Maintain interest in teaching and research
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.
  • Be a good communicator. The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills using Microsoft application
  • Experience with electronic patient records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr Nadia Ali-Ross

nadia.ali-ross@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204390780

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-105FD-M&D-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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