University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustLocum Consultant in ObstetricsRoyal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NEJob summaryThe closing date is 31 August 2026.
Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant in Obstetrics based at the Royal Derby Hospital for a 12 month Fixed Term contract to cover absence. 10 PA's.
This post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital but we expect flexibility for you to be able to work cross all our sites should the need arise.
Main duties of the jobProvision 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, this may include clinics in community facilities.
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 & training of your staff.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments. There may be an element of resident on-call component subject to departmental requirements.
Whole time appointment with a work commitment of 10 PA's per week, including a 1:20 on-call rota for Obstetrics
About usAs 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, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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.
DetailsDate posted: 03 August 2026
Closing date: 31 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: 320-MDR-8177936-DKR
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesIn addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.
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, this may include clinics in community facilities.
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.
Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.
Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.
Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).
Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken with the Assistant Clinical Director for Obstetrics.
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent
- Any of the following ATSM or equivalent SSM/ SST/SITMs: ATSM in Advance Labour ward, ATSM in High-Risk Pregnancy, SITM in Fetal care, SITM in Pregnancy care
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS
Desirable- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment committee If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
- ATSM/SITM: Maternal Medicine, Prenatal Diagnosis, Premature Birth Prevention, Supportive Obstetrics
Management & Administrative ExperienceEssential- Understanding of clinical risk within Obstetrics
Desirable- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching ExperienceEssential- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Desirable- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research ExperienceEssential- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
CommunicationEssential- Experience of formal presentations
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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Clinical Director Obstetrics
Ms Suchi Dixit
shuchi.dixit2@nhs.net
01332785386
