Consultant Obstetrician

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time Consultant Obstetrician with an opportunity to further special interests or advanced practise in Maternal Medicine / Gestational diabetes to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Jessop Wing of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a Comprehensive Obstetrics Service. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. They will contribute to the work of the maternity team by participating in a wide range of activities depending on their specialist interests. This would include: antenatal clinics and clinics with women diagnosed with gestational diabetes; working on labour ward; a variety of opportunities in specialist antenatal clinics (e.g. maternal medicine) managing high-risk inpatients, contributing to various MDT meetings and liaising with obstetric colleagues in surrounding units as part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Local Maternity and Neonatal system.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
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Please refer the Job description for details