Job summary
The closing date is 31 August 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available for 6 Consultants in Obstetrics at UHDB, with on calls based at the Royal Derby Hospital. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Resident Medical Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Specialist Nursing and Midwifery team and senior managers who are all committed to providing the best service to its patients.

As well as providing a high-quality obstetrics service, you will work together with senior colleagues in shaping the future of antenatal and postnatal inpatient services.

The 6 consultant interests include:

• Diabetes & Hypertension
• EPAGU (Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit) Lead
• Fetal Medicine
• Twin, Obesity & PDT Lead
• Pelvic Health Lead
• Post-Natal care & experience Lead

PLEASE CLEARLY IDENTIFY IN THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM WHICH INTEREST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Maternity services are provided on the Royal Derby and Queens Hospital Burton sites. Both sites work to common protocols. Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties.

If you are passionate about patient care and developing your skills and knowledge in leadership then we are keen to hear from you to discuss how we can support you in this.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, development and improvement of inpatient (antenatal and postnatal) services together with providing a high-quality Obstetrics service including on-call out of hours, in conjunction with consultant colleagues and a multi-disciplinary team. There is flexibility within the department to accommodate the skills of the successful candidate. You will also be required to:

• Participate in teaching, examination and appraisal duties
• Bring experience to clinical diagnosis and effective multidisciplinary team-working
• Develop and implement standards of obstetric & gynaecological practice and have a major role in developing specific pathways, guidelines and risk management including maintaining and developing the risk for inpatient services
• Audit the effectiveness of practice and develop and modify, as required
• Train and educate staff in a multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical leadership, leading by example

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDR-8172186-DKR
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The roles on offer are for 10 PA contract. There is also the opportunity for additional programmed activity subject to job planning. It will include 1:20 on-call commitment.

You will be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.

You will take an active role in Clinical Governance, lead and participate in audit projects relevant to your clinical interests and promote research and academic activity within the specialty to help ensure our services are continuously being improved.

Responsible for the professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

You will lead on the inpatient antenatal and postnatal services.

It is essential for applicants for substantive Consultant posts to be either on the GMC Specialist Register, or be within six months of their CCT date at the interview date

Please click on the below links to view the JD/PS for the various posts available. Please ensure you indicate in the supporting information of your application form which posts you are applying for:

• Post 1: Consultant Obstetrician with an interest in Diabetes and Hypertension - 1. JD & PS Cons Obstetrician Interest in Diabetes and Hypertension.docx
• Post 2: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Early Pregnancy Lead - 2. JD& PS Cons in O&G - Early Pregnancy Lead.docx
• Post 3: Consultant Obstetrician - Fetal Medicine Specialist - 3. JD & PS for Cons Obstetrician - Fetal Medicine Specialist.docx
• Post 4: Consultant Obstetrician - High Risk Pregnancy & MDT training Lead - 4. JD PS Consultant Obstetrician - High Risk Pregnancy & MDT TL.docx
• Post 5: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Pelvic Health Lead - 5. Consultant Obs & Gynae - Pelvic Health Lead.docx
• Post 6: Consultant Obstetrician - Postnatal care & Experience Lead - 6. Consultant Obstetrician - Postnatal Care & Experience Lead.docx

Person Specification
Management, Administrative Experience & Communication
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
• Experience of formal presentations
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties.

Desirable

• Attended a management course for consultants

Qualifications
Essential

• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement OR within one month of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register OR be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview
• ATSM or equivalent as listed in the relevant job description for the role
• Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS

Desirable

• Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• ATSM/SITM as listed in the relevant job description for the role

Clinical Experience
Essential

• As listed in the relevant job description for the role.
• Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS
• A minimum 24 months experience working in a United Kingdom Health Care setting

Desirable

• As listed in the relevant job description for the role.

Teaching experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
• Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 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 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director, Obstetrics
Ms Shuchi Dixit
shuchi.dixit2@nhs.net
01332785204