Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Good leadership skills
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Caring attitude to patients
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Good organisational and management skills
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
GMC Resgistration
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Experience of supervising junior staff
- TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Experience in medical education
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Clinical Training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC*
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Obstetric care ATSMs
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Training in Medical Education
- MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Evidence of management and administration experience
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a locum Consultant Obstetrician with an interest in Fetal Medicine, to join the existing team of 12 Obstetricians. This is a fixed term locum contract but work is ongoing to secure substantive posts soon.
It is essential that the post-holder holds the MRCOG (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview. In addition, applicants must have an ATSM/SITM in fetal medicine or equivalent experience in the assessment and management of high-risk pregnancies and fetal concerns. This should include obstetric ultrasound skills appropriate to a consultant working in a district general hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work clinically as a full-time Obstetrician with a job plan that focusses on fetal medicine but with regular commitment to labour ward, elective caesarean section lists and antenatal clinic work.
The postholder will provide consultant-led care for women with high-risk pregnancies and fetal concerns that can be appropriately managed within a district general hospital setting. They will work closely with specialist midwives, sonographers, neonatologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, with timely referral to the regional tertiary fetal medicine centre when required.
The successful candidate will join a team of four consultants with an interest in fetal medicine and fetal health. They will contribute to the ongoing development of the local fetal medicine service and to collaborative work across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Provide consultant-led care within the local Fetal Medicine Unit.
- Assess and manage high-risk pregnancies and fetal concerns appropriate to a district general hospital.
- Work collaboratively with specialist midwives, sonographers, neonatologists and allied health professionals.
- Liaise with and refer to regional tertiary fetal medicine and fetal cardiology services when appropriate.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and support continuity of care for women and families.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Support the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors, medical students and other healthcare professionals
- Contribute to the wider obstetric service, including labour ward, antenatal clinics and elective caesarean section lists.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Supporting Job Description document for detailed Job Description, Person Specification & job plan.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Obstetrician (special interest in Fetal Medicine) with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Locum: 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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