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Job Title


Consultant Obstetrician


Company : Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Location : Preston, England


Created : 2026-02-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview A Consultant post has become available in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR). The role is an Obstetrics post with a special interest in maternal medicine, requiring participation in obstetric on‑call (total on call is 1:11 with an additional obstetric hot week 1:12). The successful candidate will support governance and teaching roles, and contribute to the running and development of the department.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in obstetric on‑call duties (1:11 plus a hot week 1:12).Attend antenatal clinic sessions and labour ward sessions during daytime commitments.Support the department’s governance, teaching and continuous improvement initiatives.QualificationsStrong enthusiasm for obstetric services.Experience in maternal medicine specialist services; obstetric haematology expertise is desirable.Clinical and professional competencies appropriate for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.What we can offer The Trust offers a supportive working environment with flexible working options, well‑being support, and opportunities for professional development. You will work with a nationally recognised, award‑winning team of midwives and have access to a comprehensive teaching programme for medical and nursing students.Equal Opportunities Statement We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.About the Trust LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. The Trust has approximately 4,500 births annually and a level three neonatal unit. We provide Bluebell and Rainbow clinics and services for high‑risk pregnancies, and we have become the Maternal Medicine Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria. In gynaecology we offer benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, paediatric, endocrine disorders, vulval conditions and termination of pregnancy services.#J-18808-Ljbffr