Locum Consultant in Fetal Medicine

Job overview

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18th August 2026.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with clinical colleagues, to deliver a comprehensive obstetrics service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire communities with particular emphasis on fetal medicine.  The department would welcome candidates with sub specialty training in maternal and fetal medicine.

The post holder will provide high quality obstetric services in collaboration with the Midwifery Service, Clinical Commissioning Group, Secondary and Tertiary Care colleagues.

The post-holder would be expected to actively participate in the clinical governance systems that are currently in place.

There will be appropriate involvement in the administration and management functions of the Hospital. The scheduling of clinical sessions may change as part of job planning, and the job description will be revisited with the Clinical Director and Group Manager once the successful candidate has been in post for 3 months.

The post holder will primarily be based at the University Hospital. The job plan will be based on 10 programmed activities and will include fixed sessions incorporating labour ward duties, obstetric on call, antenatal clinics and fetal medicine sessions.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive obstetric service across Coventry and Warwickshire, delivering high-quality care with specialist expertise in intrapartum care.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership within obstetric services, working with Modern Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical responsibility for patients, promoting collaborative working, and supporting the development of clinical guidelines and standards.

The role contributes to service improvement through audit, governance, quality forums, and research, ensuring learning is implemented in practice. The post holder will support skills drills and promote continuous learning within the department.

Education and training responsibilities include teaching and supervising medical students, supporting postgraduate education, and contributing to the supervision and appraisal of trainee doctors.

The successful candidate will maintain effective relationships with colleagues, GPs, and external agencies to support integrated care and strong communication across services.

The post holder will maintain professional competence through Continuing Professional Development, participate in appraisal processes, comply with information governance requirements, and adhere to Trust policies and professional standards, contributing to the delivery of a safe, high-quality maternity service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive obstetric service for women and families across Coventry and Warwickshire, working with clinical colleagues to deliver high-quality care with specialist expertise in intrapartum care.The post holder will provide clinical leadership across obstetric services, working closely with Modern Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical responsibility for patients, promoting collaborative working, and supporting the development of shared clinical guidelines and standards. The role contributes to service improvement through participation in governance, audit, quality forums, and research activities, ensuring agreed actions are implemented and embedded in practice. The post holder will facilitate multidisciplinary skills drills and support continuous learning across the department. Education and training are key aspects of the role, including teaching and supervising medical students, supporting postgraduate education, and contributing to the development, supervision, and appraisal of trainee doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The successful candidate will maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across specialties, primary care, and external agencies, promoting integrated care and open communication across all staff groups. The post holder will maintain professional competence through Continuing Professional Development, participate in appraisal processes, comply with data protection and information governance requirements, and adhere to all Trust policies and professional standards. They will contribute to the delivery of a safe, high-quality maternity service that supports clinical excellence, innovation, and positive outcomes for women and families.