Main area Obstetrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover) Hours Part time – 8.33 sessions per week Job ref 427-8167843
Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Town Bath Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/08/2026 23:59
Consultant Obstetrician
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract starting in December 2026 to cover maternity leave.
The Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician to join our dynamic and highly motivated team of 18 Consultants. This is a substantive 8.3125 PA job with a 1 in 12 on call commitment, covering Obstetrics only. There may be a possibility to increase to a 10 PA job depending on future department retirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an energetic, innovative and cohesive department that provides comprehensive high risk Obstetric care. The Maternity unit has between 4500 to 4800 deliveries a year and has received an Outstanding rating in the last 2 CQC inspections. The maternity services consist of 2 midwifery led birthing units, based in Frome and Chippenham and the Consultant led unit within the Royal United Hospital, Bath. The neonatal intensive care unit provides Level 2 care. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality antenatal and intrapartum care with a specialist interest in maternal medicine and emergency obstetric antenatal care, as the lead for Triage.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to join the current maternal medicine team and lead for emergency obstetric antenatal care – Triage. They will provide a pre-conceptional counselling clinic for women with complex medical conditions and undertake elective caesarean sections lists. The on-call commitment will be Obstetric only. There will be opportunities to undertake extended educational roles, such as Lead for SHOs.
They will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence and will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
The post will be based at the RUH and the holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Lead Clinicians for Obstetrics. There may be the requirement to travel to other hospitals within the region for outreach antenatal clinics in Frome, Chippenham and Trowbridge
A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CME is essential. It is also essential that you have an annual appraisal.
An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the department and Trust.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Basic Qualifications
- MRCOG
- Full registration and license to practice with the GMC/GDC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
- ATSM Obstetric Medicine
- Higher degree and / or teaching certificate
- ATSM labour ward practise
Clinical Experience
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality.
- Competent at emergency and elective obstetric surgery
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in obstetrics
- Evidence of experience in maternal medicine
- Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound – growth scans/doppler
- Experience in obstetric simulation MDT training
- Experience at ECV
Please note – Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa’s) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview – GOV.UK
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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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