Job summary The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills which are based around Perinatal Mental Health, such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team. The post holders will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites. This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.543 PA's. You will participate in a 1:12 on weekday on call obstetric rota including 1:7 weekends. (The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern). Main duties of the job The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of obstetric skills such as managing the Labour Ward, Antenatal clinics, Section Lists, and Maternity Assessment Unit in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. The applicant will also be expected to participate in the trust leadership programmes and be supporting the Safeguarding team. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales. Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6866994 Job locations University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.543 PAs. You will participate in a 1:12 on weekday on call obstetric rota including 1:14 weekends. (The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern). Job description Job responsibilities This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites with a total of 9.543 PAs. You will participate in a 1:12 on weekday on call obstetric rota including 1:14 weekends. (The consultant on-call and labour ward sessions are currently under development and the job plan is an exemplar of the current work pattern). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' CESR must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC ATSM - Advanced Labour Ward / High risk antenatal ATSM - Maternal Medicine with interest for Perinatal Mental Health or equivalent Safeguarding Level 3 or above Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS) Clinical Experience & Training Essential Working within a multi-disciplinary team Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Desirable Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working Essential Attendance at MDT meetings Academic Achievements, Research, Publications Essential Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials Desirable Peer reviewed publications Evidence of continuing research Management and Administrative Experience Desirable Evidence of leadership Evidence of implementing change within a department/service Personal Qualities Desirable Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Attendance at MDT meetings Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship Experience of Obstetric Governance Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials Willing to participate in audit programmes Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work flexibly Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' CESR must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC ATSM - Advanced Labour Ward / High risk antenatal ATSM - Maternal Medicine with interest for Perinatal Mental Health or equivalent Safeguarding Level 3 or above Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS) Clinical Experience & Training Essential Working within a multi-disciplinary team Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Desirable Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working Essential Attendance at MDT meetings Academic Achievements, Research, Publications Essential Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials Desirable Peer reviewed publications Evidence of continuing research Management and Administrative Experience Desirable Evidence of leadership Evidence of implementing change within a department/service Personal Qualities Desirable Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Attendance at MDT meetings Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship Experience of Obstetric Governance Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials Willing to participate in audit programmes Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work flexibly 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). 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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)