Job summaryThis post is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a senior role within the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with clinical colleagues, to deliver a comprehensive Obstetric service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire communities.
The post holder will be joining a high performing team, at a Centre which provides regional care across Obstetric, Gynaecological and Neonatal pathways. Alongside this the Department is heavily grounded in research and best practice with close links to the Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research based at UHCW and a fully integrate Centre for Reproductive Medicine.
The post holder will be based at the University Hospital, Coventry with outpatient clinic commitments at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby and community support sites.
There will be appropriate involvement in the administration and management functions of the Trust. 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 Director of Operations once the successful candidate has been in post for 6 months.
Main duties of the job- Provide strong leadership to all disciplines and ensure, with the Modern Matrons, that guidance is available to all staff within the obstetrics areas.
- Work across disciplines to develop close working patterns, shared guidelines, education and joint standards throughout the department.
- Communicate openly and consult with clinicians, midwives, nurses and administrative staff on developments within obstetrics.
- Promote the culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring leadership in support of research, audit, education and training.
- Participation in Labour Ward Forum and Quality of Care forum and ensuring decisions taken are fed back to ensure that necessary changes are implemented.
- Responsibility for patients under his/her care.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of medical students and co-ordinate teaching sessions.
- Develop/maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
- Share responsibility for professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of Specialist Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Develop/maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
- Ensure own practice is up-to-date; including taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the trust's performance and Annual Review system.
About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
DetailsDate posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-T2-LCT-8219384
Job locations: University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Provide strong leadership to all disciplines and ensure, with the Modern Matrons, that guidance is available to all staff within the obstetrics areas.
- To work across disciplines to develop close working patterns, shared guidelines, education and joint standards throughout the department.
- To communicate openly and consult with clinicians, midwives, nurses and administrative staff on developments within obstetrics.
- To promote the culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring leadership in support of research, audit, education and training.
- Participation in Labour Ward Forum and Quality of Care forum and ensuring decisions taken are fed back to ensure that necessary changes are implemented.
- Facilitating skills drills and ensuring remedial action taken if deficiencies identified.
- Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of medical students and co-ordinate teaching sessions.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
- Share responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of Specialist Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
- Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the trusts performance and Annual Review system.
- Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers in compliance with current legislation.
- Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDesirableExperienceEssential- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT ? Appropriate experience in Intrapartum Care ? Experience of undergraduate teaching ? Experience of supervising junior medical staff in intrapartum care
Desirable- Qualification in Medical Education
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the Clinical governance process
Desirable- Publication in peer reviewed journals ? Experience in risk management
SkillsEssential- Ability to undertake multi disciplinary audit ? Demonstrate ability to undertake audit projects in specialty area ? IT Literacy and presentation skills ? Commitment to development and adherence to departmental guidelines and protocols
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached).
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 
