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Consultant Obstetrician The closing date is 03 May 2026.Job Title: Consultant ObstetricianStart Date: ASAP.Contract Type: Permanent.University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for the detailed job description.Main duties You will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including midwives, neonatologists, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver individualised, evidence‑based care. Your role includes ensuring seamless coordination among specialties, fostering a patient‑centred approach, developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines, driving quality improvement initiatives, and providing education and mentoring junior staff within the unit.Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.About us As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, UHS offers extensive learning and development opportunities and is rated "Good" by the CQC.We support flexible working, provide NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.Additional information The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.Proposed interview date: TBC.This vacancy closes on or before 3rd May 2026.Qualifications, Training & ExperienceMBBS 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 ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problemsDemonstration of excellence in clinical practice within ObstetricsSignificant evidence of continued professional developmentMSc, 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 skillsEvidence and ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teamsUnderstanding of equality and diversity and how this affects 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 developmentEvidence of service developmentEvidence of under‑ and post‑graduate teachingProvides examples of being inspirational within the workplaceLiving Trust ValuesPatients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking TogetherDisclosure 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.Salary: Depending on experience £109,725 to £145,478.#J-18808-Ljbffr