Consultant Obs & Gyn interest in Fetal Medicine £12,000 Welcome bonus
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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of enthusiastic, motivated and committed consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ipswich. The post follows successful allocation of national funding following the Ockenden bid process. The successful candidate will have a strong obstetric focus and demonstrate experience and interest in fetal medicine and high‐risk obstetrics. A complementary interest in maternal medicine would also be an advantage and support the existing consultant body in their delivery of obstetric services.
Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and be on the Specialist Register.
Main Duties
- Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.
- Develop standards, procedures and robust systems to ensure secure, high‐quality and efficient patient care from entry to discharge.
- Supervise junior medical staff, providing one‐to‐one teaching on formal and informal rounds and ad‐hoc teaching throughout the day.
- Risk Management activity to ensure safe and quality care of women and their families.
- Actively contribute to educational programmes for junior medical staff, including clinical audits relevant to the unit.
- Teach and train nursing and support staff as appropriate.
- Maintain an up‐to‐date job plan and personal development plan.
- Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG.
- Issue advice to GPs on the suitability of patients for admission to hospital.
- Develop the consultant's role in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Department.
About Us
We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and patients' homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We offer generous pension, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‐rated) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a range of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We are investing in a partnership with leading EPR supplier Epic to bring world‐class digital transformation.
Details
Date posted: 15 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year (experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‐time
Reference number: 432‐MI2758
Job locations: Ipswich, Heath Road, IP4 5PD
Job Responsibilities
- Provide a consultant‐led service with the highest standard of care.
- Develop care pathways and clinical guidelines in collaboration with the multi‐professional team.
- Maintain good working practices with wards, out‐patients and the Department.
- Promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care.
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior doctors, nurses and multidisciplinary team.
- Provide appropriate information to staff for clinical performance measurement and benchmarking.
- Ensure a robust process for reviewing service quality and explaining success/failure.
- Model professional leadership, underpinning corporate values and behaviours.
- Ensure junior doctor training meets College requirements.
- Appraise medical staff within the Department in line with Trust policy.
- Mentor new and current consultant employees.
Person Specification
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- MRCOG or equivalent.
- Training & experience equivalent to UK CCT.
- Entry onto the Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within 6 months of CCT date at interview.
- ATSM in Fetal Medicine.
- ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- MOET/ALSO or equivalent training.
- PROMPT trained and faculty.
- Subspecialist training in Fetal Maternal Medicine or equivalent.
- ATSM in Antenatal Care/High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
IP4 5PD
Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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