Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time consultant post in obstetrics and maternal medicine. The appointee will join a cohesive, friendly team of 38 consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology working across Bristol and Weston.
The appointee will be an experienced obstetrician and will work with 21 other obstetricians and specialists within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital. Development of specialist areas of interest is encouraged and will be supported in the job plans. The appointee will work collaboratively within the department and within the maternal medicine multidisciplinary team to provide secondary and tertiary level care for the wide range of medical problems referred to St. Michael's Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department including delivery suite sessions and on call, and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Experience in clinical leadership and a keen interest to acquire leadership roles in the department is hugely welcomed.
The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Lead Doctor following job plan review. The post is based at St Michael's Hospital, with a day each week at Weston General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to provide expert intrapartum care on the delivery suite, advanced emergency antenatal care in obstetric triage and run obstetric surgical lists.
The appointee will work alongside the consultant team to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital. The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department across St. Michael's and Weston General Hospitals, including delivery suite sessions and an on-call commitment.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Sneha Basude, Consultant in Obstetrics and Obstetric LeadSneha.Basude@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Aarthi Mohan, Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal MedicineAarthi.Mohan@uhbw.nhs.uk
Please note: It will be expected, that unless there are exceptional circumstances, the interview will be held face to face.
Interview date is 18 December 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Sneha Basude, Consultant in Obstetrics and Obstetric LeadSneha.Basude@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Aarthi Mohan, Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal MedicineAarthi.Mohan@uhbw.nhs.uk
Please note: It will be expected, that unless there are exceptional circumstances, the interview will be held face to face.
Interview date is 18 December 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- ATSM or Subspecialty Training or equivalent in Maternal Medicine
- Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc) or teaching qualification (postgraduate certificate or higher) completed or in progress.
Desirable
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
- ATSM in labour ward lead
- Risk management and/or clinical governance experience
Experience
Essential
- A thorough and broad training in obstetrics and gynaecology
- To have completed the RCOG Core and curriculum and advanced training modules
- To be able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
- To be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in addressing health inequalities
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Involvement in clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Led and completed service development or quality improvement project
- Experience of patient safety investigation
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Demonstrates active involvement in evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Contribution at national level to the field of patient safety and or quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Ability to increase the research profile of the Unit
- Demonstrable track record in research leading to publications in Medline indexed peer reviewed journals
- Must hold current GCP certificate
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Have experience organising and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes
Desirable
- Contribution at a national level to the field of medical education
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to change/project manage Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and overcome setbacks
Desirable
- Elected role on regional or national committees
- Hold a management qualification
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Show evidence of presenting ideas and visions effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
Desirable
- Invited speaker at regional or national conference/meetings
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Displays honesty, integrity and respects confidentiality
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values - supportive, collaborative, innovative, respectful
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- ATSM or Subspecialty Training or equivalent in Maternal Medicine
- Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc) or teaching qualification (postgraduate certificate or higher) completed or in progress.
Desirable
- ATSM in advanced labour ward practice
- ATSM in labour ward lead
- Risk management and/or clinical governance experience
Experience
Essential
- A thorough and broad training in obstetrics and gynaecology
- To have completed the RCOG Core and curriculum and advanced training modules
- To be able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
- To be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Experience in addressing health inequalities
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Involvement in clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Led and completed service development or quality improvement project
- Experience of patient safety investigation
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Demonstrates active involvement in evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Contribution at national level to the field of patient safety and or quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Ability to increase the research profile of the Unit
- Demonstrable track record in research leading to publications in Medline indexed peer reviewed journals
- Must hold current GCP certificate
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Have experience organising and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes
Desirable
- Contribution at a national level to the field of medical education
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to change/project manage Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and overcome setbacks
Desirable
- Elected role on regional or national committees
- Hold a management qualification
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Show evidence of presenting ideas and visions effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
Desirable
- Invited speaker at regional or national conference/meetings
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Displays honesty, integrity and respects confidentiality
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values - supportive, collaborative, innovative, respectful
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Saint Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
