Sub-Specialty Trainee in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) invites applications for a Sub-Specialty Trainee in Maternal Fetal Medicine. The closing date is 12 February 2026. Applications are invited for appointment to sub-specialty training placement in Maternal Fetal Medicine at University College London Hospital starting in March 2026. A National Training Number (NTN) is not available for this appointment.

The post is open to trainees who hold a National Training Number (NTN) as well as CCT holders and candidates from overseas with suitable/equivalent experience. If an applicant holds a NTN, they will need to apply for an OOPT from their host region in order to train in this post, bringing their National Training Number (NTN) with them. If invited to interview, applicants will need to bring a letter supporting the period of OOPT from their host region.

This is for completion of Maternal Fetal Medicine Sub Specialty CiPs subject to satisfactory progression.

Successful completion of this placement will lead to the achievement of acquiring sub-specialty accreditation in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. The expected duration of this programme is 24 months (whole time equivalent), however the actual duration may depend on the circumstances of the individual.

The postholder will undertake advanced subspecialty clinical training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine within a large tertiary referral centre, managing complex maternal and fetal conditions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves active participation in specialist fetal medicine and maternal medicine clinics, multidisciplinary case discussions, inpatient care and antenatal assessment, with increasing responsibility appropriate to training level.

You will develop expertise in advanced ultrasound, invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and the management of high-risk pregnancies, while maintaining core obstetric skills through supervised intrapartum practice. The role requires excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and the ability to work effectively across specialties in a fast-paced, highly specialised environment.

The postholder will contribute to audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activity in line with subspecialty training requirements, demonstrating professionalism, initiative and a strong commitment to advancing maternal and fetal outcomes within an academically led service.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed…