Consultant in Obstetrics | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for 6 Consultants in Obstetrics at UHDB, with on calls based at the Royal Derby Hospital. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Resident Medical Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Specialist Nursing and Midwifery team and senior managers who are all committed to providing the best service to its patients.

As well as providing a high-quality obstetrics service, you will work together with senior colleagues in shaping the future of antenatal and postnatal inpatient services.

The 6 consultant interests include:

1. Diabetes & Hypertension

2. EPAGU (Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit) Lead

3. Fetal Medicine

4. Twin, Obesity & PDT Lead

5. Pelvic Health Lead

6. Post-Natal care & experience Lead

PLEASE CLEARLY IDENTIFY IN THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM WHICH INTEREST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Maternity services are provided on the Royal Derby and Queens Hospital Burton sites. Both sites work to common protocols. Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties.

If you are passionate about patient care and developing your skills and knowledge in leadership then we are keen to hear from you to discuss how we can support you in this.

You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, development and improvement of inpatient (antenatal and postnatal) services together with providing a high-quality Obstetrics service including on-call out of hours, in conjunction with consultant colleagues and a multi-disciplinary team. There is flexibility within the department to accommodate the skills of the successful candidate. You will also be required to:

• Participate in teaching, examination and appraisal duties

• Bring experience to clinical diagnosis and effective multidisciplinary team-working

• Develop and implement standards of obstetric & gynaecological practice and have a major role in developing specific pathways, guidelines and risk management including maintaining and developing the risk for inpatient services

• Audit the effectiveness of practice and develop and modify, as required

• Train and educate staff in a multidisciplinary team

• Provide clinical leadership, leading by example

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

The roles on offer are for 10 PA contract. There is also the opportunity for additional programmed activity subject to job planning. It will include 1:20 on-call commitment.

You will be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.

You will take an active role in Clinical Governance, lead and participate in audit projects relevant to your clinical interests and promote research and academic activity within the specialty to help ensure our services are continuously being improved.

Responsible for the professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

You will lead on the inpatient antenatal and postnatal services.

It is essential for applicants for substantive Consultant posts to be either on the GMC Specialist Register, or be within six months of their CCT date at the interview date

Please click on the below links to view the JD/PS for the various posts available. Please ensure you indicate in the supporting information of your application form which posts you are applying for:

Post 1: Consultant Obstetrician with an interest in Diabetes and Hypertension

1. JD PS Cons Obstetrician Interest in Diabetes and Hypertension.pdf

Post 2: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Early Pregnancy Lead

2. JD PS Cons in OG - Early Pregnancy Lead.pdf

Post 3: Consultant Obstetrician - Fetal Medicine Specialist

3. JD PS for Cons Obstetrician - Fetal Medicine Specialist.pdf

Post 4: Consultant Obstetrician - High Risk Pregnancy & MDT training Lead

4. JD PS Consultant Obstetrician - High Risk Pregnancy MDT TL.pdf

Post 5: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Pelvic Health Lead

5. JD PS Consultant Obs Gynae - Pelvic Health Lead.pdf

Post 6: Consultant Obstetrician - Postnatal care & Experience Lead

6. JD PS Consultant Obstetrician - Postnatal Care Experience Lead.pdf

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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