Job summary
Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine (Substantive) - Two Posts
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)In partnership with North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH)
Full-time / Less Than Full-Time Considered
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite applications for two substantive Consultant posts in Obstetrics with Subspecialty Interest in Fetal Medicine, supporting the continued development of high-quality maternity and specialist fetal medicine services across North Central London.
These are exciting opportunities for clinicians with recognised subspecialty training in Fetal Medicine to join a well-established, progressive multidisciplinary team, delivering both specialist and general obstetric care.
Posts Available
This is a single recruitment process for two posts, with applicants invited to indicate their preference at application:o Post 1: Consultant in Obstetrics with Subspecialty Interest in Fetal MedicineWith primary Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) sessions based at UCLHo Post 2: Consultant in Obstetrics with Subspecialty Interest in Fetal MedicineWith primary Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) sessions (one day per week) based at North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH)
CV required for the application
Main duties of the job
The postholders will:o Deliver high-quality consultant-led general obstetric care, including labour ward and antenatal serviceso Participate in consultant on-call rotas, including out-of-hours and weekend workingo Provide specialist Fetal Medicine clinics, ultrasound, and invasive procedures as appropriateo Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and complex case managemento Support service development, quality improvement, and pathway redesigno Contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of trainees and allied staffo Participate in clinical governance, audit, and researcho Work collaboratively across UCLH and NMUH sites
Job plans will be agreed in line with service needs and individual expertise and will support continuing professional development.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Person Specification
Applicants must: Be eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview) Hold recognised subspecialty training/accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine (or be near completion) Demonstrate strong experience in both general obstetrics and specialist fetal medicine Show excellent clinical, communication, and leadership skills Demonstrate commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary working Evidence engagement in teaching, research, audit, and service improvement
Applications
This is a combined recruitment for two posts.
Applicants should clearly state in their application: Whether they are applying for Post 1 (UCLH-based FMU), Post 2 (NMUH-based FMU), or both, and Their preferred post, if applicable.
The Department
UCLH delivers a comprehensive tertiary maternity and fetal medicine service, providing care for a complex and diverse population. The department has a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation, and works closely with partner organisations across North Central London.
The successful candidates will join an experienced multidisciplinary team including consultant colleagues, specialist midwives, sonographers, nurses, and allied health professionals, with strong links to neonatology, genetics, and paediatric subspecialties at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Person Specification
Applicants must: Be eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview) Hold recognised subspecialty training/accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine (or be near completion) Demonstrate strong experience in both general obstetrics and specialist fetal medicine Show excellent clinical, communication, and leadership skills Demonstrate commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary working Evidence engagement in teaching, research, audit, and service improvement
Applications
This is a combined recruitment for two posts.
Applicants should clearly state in their application: Whether they are applying for Post 1 (UCLH-based FMU), Post 2 (NMUH-based FMU), or both, and Their preferred post, if applicable.
The Department
UCLH delivers a comprehensive tertiary maternity and fetal medicine service, providing care for a complex and diverse population. The department has a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation, and works closely with partner organisations across North Central London.
The successful candidates will join an experienced multidisciplinary team including consultant colleagues, specialist midwives, sonographers, nurses, and allied health professionals, with strong links to neonatology, genetics, and paediatric subspecialties at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- RCOG accredited subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine (or equivalent)
Desirable
- High risk pregnancy ATSM
- Postgraduate research degree
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- An interest in intrapartum, obstetric or fetal medicine research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Clinical training and experience in Fetal medicine
- Excellent clinical skills in intrapartum care
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience in research/innovations in maternity
Desirable
- Experience in the management of diabetes in pregnancy
- Experience of serious incidents investigations
- Experience of PMRT panels
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of obstetric and fetal medicine clinical problems
- Proven ability to manage delivery suite
- Good understanding of fetal medicine guidelines and practice
- Good understanding of the management of medical conditions in pregnancy
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent [equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC].
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- RCOG accredited subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine (or equivalent)
Desirable
- High risk pregnancy ATSM
- Postgraduate research degree
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- An interest in intrapartum, obstetric or fetal medicine research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCST
- Clinical training and experience in Fetal medicine
- Excellent clinical skills in intrapartum care
- Excellent teaching and training ability.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience in research/innovations in maternity
Desirable
- Experience in the management of diabetes in pregnancy
- Experience of serious incidents investigations
- Experience of PMRT panels
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent practical skills in the full range of obstetric and fetal medicine clinical problems
- Proven ability to manage delivery suite
- Good understanding of fetal medicine guidelines and practice
- Good understanding of the management of medical conditions in pregnancy
- Leadership skills to take forward service developments
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
