Consultant for Fetal Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

This is a new post and our primary aim in recruitment is to recruit an outstanding fetal medicine expert and clinical leader.

We are looking for the right candidate to lead and develop our fetal medicine service at Broomfield site, work closely with MSE lead fetal medicine clinician, developing our strategic relationship with the Fetal Medicine Foundation and new relationships with Anglia Ruskin Medical School. It is a key strategic aim that all the women that we care for have equal access to our in-house fetal medicine service, invasive procedures, specialist midwives and access to clinical trials.

We offer a comprehensive termination of pregnancy service for fetal abnormalities including feticide. We are looking for an individual to support seamless care, contributing to our feticide service and carrying out duties in accordance with the abortion act.

The rest of the job description, person specification and job plan has been left deliberately non-specific and is therefore subject to negotiation.  This flexibility for the right candidate, includes the option to deliver labour ward and gynae hot weeks and consultant on-call commitments for either obstetrics or obstetrics and gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

You will work from the  working with the consultant body, clinical fellows (from the Fetal Medicine Foundation at King’s College Hospital) and specialist midwives to provide and lead an outstanding Fetal Medicine Service providing a comprehensive service throughout pregnancy in the diagnosis and management of all fetal conditions.

You will lead the Fetal Medicine services to ensure:

Equity of access to Fetal Medicine services across the MSE, with standards, policies and protocols Lead and motivate the multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective patient-focused care and interventions Education and training Drive forward innovations and improvements within the service, including supporting the advancement of scientific and clinical knowledge by conducting and participating in research Drive the annual audit programme and quality assurance programme. Communication with King’s College Hospital Fetal Medicine Service as needed. Collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University and contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.