Locum Consultant in Obstetrics

Job overview

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics (6-month)

Applications are invited for a 6-month full-time locum consultant post in obstetrics. The appointee will join a cohesive, friendly team of 38 consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology working across Bristol and Weston.

The appointee will be an experienced obstetrician and will work with 21 other obstetricians and specialists within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital.  Development of specialist areas of interest is encouraged and will be supported in the job plans. The appointee will work collaboratively within the department to provide secondary and tertiary level care for the wide range of medical problems referred to St. Michael's Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department including delivery suite sessions and on call, and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Lead Doctor following job plan review. The post is based at St Michael’s Hospital, with a day each week at Weston General Hospital.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.