Consultant in Obstetrics

Job summary

Main duties of the job

This post is designed to be predominantly obstetric in its first instance, ensuring stability and excellence within our maternity services. We particularly welcome applicants with interests in: High-risk obstetrics (including ATSM experience) Medical education and training of students, trainees and the MDT Quality improvement, research or service development There will be an opportunity to formally review the job plan after approximately 12 months in post. Subject to service need and departmental agreement, this review may include consideration of developing a limited gynaecology interest, should the postholder wish.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.