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Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Job Title: Consultant ObstetricianStart Date: ASAPContract Type: PermanentPlease see below for detailed job description of the role.Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities As a Consultant Obstetrician at Princess Anne, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team—midwives, neonatologists, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals—to deliver individualised, evidence-based care.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination among specialties, fostering a patient-centred approach to provide holistic care. Your expertise will extend to developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines, driving quality improvement initiatives, and providing education and mentoring to junior staff within the unit.Working for our organisation: We support flexible working and offer a range of benefits including NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential Criteria:MBBS or equivalent medical qualificationGMC registration with a licence to practiseMRCOGCertificate of completion of training (CCT) or equivalent achieved or due to be achieved within 6 months of interviewCompletion of Advanced Labour Ward Practice ATSM or equivalentAppropriate knowledge base, and capability to apply sound clinical judgement to problemsDemonstration of excellence in clinical practice within ObstetricsSignificant evidence of continued professional developmentDesirable Criteria:MSc, MD, PhD, or master’s in education or related disciplineCompletion of other relevant ATSM / SITM or equivalentEvidence of running high risk antenatal clinicsAttendance at courses/conferencesExperience of working as a consultantAptitudes and Skills Essential Criteria:Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teamsUnderstanding of equality and diversity and its impact on patients, visitors and staffEvidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingEvidence of participation in clinical governance processes and leadership of change initiativesAbility to provide leadership in service provision and developmentDesirable Criteria:Evidence of service developmentEvidence of under‑ and post‑graduate teachingProvides examples of being inspirational within the workplaceLiving Trust Values Essential Criteria:Patients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking TogetherApplication Deadline This vacancy closes on or before 3rd May 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr