Consultant In Obstetrics – Fetal Medicine

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 20 February 2026

Applications are invited for a full‑time substantive Specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine Consultant

As a surgical, cardiac, and genetic referral centre, UHL delivers specialist multidisciplinary care for pregnancies complicated by fetal or maternal medical conditions, as well as for women at high risk of massive haemorrhage. UHL is recognised as the regional host for abnormally invasive placenta service (AIP).

The unit, led by subspecialist consultants, provides training opportunities for clinical fellows. In addition to serving the local population, the Centre receives referrals from seven regional hospitals, managing complex cases involving fetal medicine, fetal surgery, and fetal cardiac malformations as part of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre. The department supports and provides Fetal Medicine Service in Kettering through weekly sessions.

The fetal medicine team plans to further expand its services with the development of in‑utero surgical services, which are currently referred to Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

The Fetal Medicine Service is currently delivered by six consultants.

The Maternal Medicine Centre provides care for women with complex medical needs from both the local population and referring hospitals. It hosts highly specialised weekly clinics covering diabetes, hypertension, haematology, cardiology, nephrology, HIV, perinatal mental health, drug misuse and preterm birth prevention. The team also includes a dedicated adult cardiologist.

The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician with a subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine to join the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Team, to provide a comprehensive tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust (UHL).

To provide tertiary‑level fetal medicine service at UHL.

To support the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) fetal cardiac service.

To support the Fetal Medicine service at Kettering.

To contribute to the Maternal Medicine clinics at LRI and LGH.

To participate in the Maternity Assessment Units at LRI & LGH and the obstetric on‑call rota as directed by Head of Service for Obstetrics.

Supervise and train junior medical staff.

To perform elective obstetric lists and ward rounds and to provide prospective cover for these.

Undertake sessions on the Delivery Suite i.e. participate in the hot week, and work closely with mid‑wifery and other colleagues to engender a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere.

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 research activities  actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

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:

http://‑for‑us/current‑vacancies/

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes…