University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The closing date is 02 December 2026

We are expanding our consultant workforce in Leicester and would love you to be part of our team. The department is looking for dynamic and energetic Obstetrician and Gynaecologists to contribute to the tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust

The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital) the successful candidate will work across both units as required.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists
• Supervise and train Resident medical staff
• Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with midwifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.
• To provide a gynaecology outpatient clinic
• To provide a gynaecology operating list
• Take an active role and leadership in the clinical governance process
• Take part in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning
• Teaching, complaint and incident management and administration
• To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors
• To contribute to ongoing research activities at UHL

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8427995-KBC
Job locations: LRI/LGH Maternity, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
UHL Womens & Childrens Clinical Management Group. This includes the following services: Midwifery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Clinical Genetics, Neonatology, Paediatrics, Paediatric surgery, Paediatric cardiology.

The services are currently provided across all sites within University Hospitals of Leicester and the Community. The maternity and neonatal services are predominantly based at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Leicester General Hospital (LGH).

Midwifery-led care
Within the two UHL Hospitals there are services for low risk care led by midwives. There are alongside Birth Centres at both LRI and LGH maternity units, with birth pools and facility for timely transfer of care if required.

Obstetrics
The LRI cares for approximately 6,000 births each year, and the LGH approximately 4,000 per year. Consultant-led delivery suites have operating theatres for emergency procedures, with separate theatres and teams to deliver planned Caesarean sections. There is a strong ethos of close team working between the multidisciplinary teams, and between the specialties.

Consultants are encouraged to have a specialist service in obstetrics as well as standard setting in all aspects of care. Joint working with anaesthesia, haematology, endocrinology, renal medicine and cardiology is well established, and we host the regional Maternal Medicine Network. A dedicated obstetric physician works within the network, providing care within the maternal medicine clinics at both LGH and LRI.

UHL is a recognised regional centre for managing the Abnormally Invasive Placenta, with a team including interventional radiology, gynaecology, vascular surgery and urology.

There are 6 Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialists within the service. Diagnostic and intervention procedures are available for most conditions and there are close links with neonatal physicians, surgeons and clinical geneticists. Twice monthly MDT clinics are held to provide care for women during pregnancy with fetal anomaly.

Gynaecology
Gynaecology services are provided at both Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. The LRI provides emergency gynaecology services due to the co-location of the Emergency Department. The LGH provides inpatient elective surgery, as well as day case surgery at the East Midlands Planned Care Centre. The gynaecology service includes subspecialty regional services for gynaecologic oncology and urogynaecology, as well as reproductive medicine at the Leicester Fertility Centre.

Clinical Genetics
The department has a strong clinical background and close links with the world-renowned 5* University Department of Genetics. The laboratory has a strong research base in Molecular Genetics. There are four Consultants within the department which provide perinatal clinical genetics support.

Neonatology
Level 3 neonatal care is provided at the Royal Infirmary and Level 1 at the General Hospital site with shared Consultant care. The largest ECMO service in the UK is provided at the Glenfield Hospital. There are 19 dedicated Consultant Neonatologists with resident overnight consultant cover at LRI.

Paediatric Cardiology
This is provided within the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) at LRI with antenatal screening, diagnosis and counselling is provided at joint clinics with the Paediatric Cardiology Team. The service attracts referrals from surrounding hospitals and Nottingham, and also provides training for subspecialty trainees in Fetal Medicine from Nottingham.

Research Activity
The Obstetric and Midwifery Research Department at UHL is well established and actively involved in both national and international clinical trials. The department is recognized as one of the leading centres for research into maternal haemodynamics and maternal diabetes.

In addition, we contribute to a wide range of studies in areas such as preterm labour, hypertension, fetal MRI, and intrapartum care. The newly appointed consultant will be expected to participate in and contribute to the departments ongoing and future research activities.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential: MB BS or Equivalent; Full GMC Registration; MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration; Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
Desirable: Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations; Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential: Fully trained in Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Clinical knowledge and expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice; Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients; IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.; Delivery of good acute clinical care; Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Management
Desirable: Awareness of Service Development Issues; Evidence of management and administration experience; Management training on an accredited course.

Communication Skills
Essential: Demonstrate skills in written and spoken english that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues; To be empathic and sensitive, capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding; Highly developed emotional resilience.
Desirable: Highly developed emotional intelligence; High standard of presentation both written and verbal; Demonstrable track record of successful change management; Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.

Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential: Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable: Completion of formal courses in audit; Published audit.

Research
Essential: Understanding and interest in research.
Desirable: Evidence of recent research and development activity; Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.

Teaching
Essential: Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates; Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others.
Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or ATSM in medical education; Appraisal and assessment skills.

Equality & Diversity
Essential: Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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.

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: LRI/LGH Maternity, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: General Manager, Joan Morrissey, joan.morrissey@nhs.net, 01162585612

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