About this role
Job summary
The appointment will be whole time. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole 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 in consultant with Consultant colleagues.
In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.
This post includes a senior interim Associate Clinical Director role for Obstetrics and Perinatal Assurance, providing dedicated leadership capacity within the Women's and Children's Clinical Management Group (CMG).
The role has been established in response to national maternity reviews and emerging system pressures, recognising the need for strengthened multidisciplinary leadership, improved assurance, and enhanced operational grip across maternity services.
This is a 12 month post (with potential to extend) and forms part of the CMG Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, high quality, and well-governed perinatal care, aligned to Trust, regional and national priorities.
Main duties of the job
Provide visible, inclusive leadership across obstetric and perinatal services, fostering collaborative and psychologically safe ways of working.
Act as a senior leader within the Women's and Children's CMG, contributing to strategic planning and service development.
Work closely with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, Head of Midwifery, Head of Operations and senior clinical leaders to align priorities and delivery.
Support the identification, development and mentoring of future clinical and professional leaders.
Provide senior-level assurance for the quality and safety of obstetric and perinatal services.
Support assurance processes relating to:
Perinatal mortality and morbidity review
Learning from incidents, claims and complaints
MBRRACE-UK, HSIB/PSIRF and national maternity safety programmes
Quality dashboards, metrics and performance reporting
Ensure learning from assurance activity is translated into sustainable service improvement.
Provide assurance reporting to CMG and Trust-level governance forums as required.
Promote a culture where patient safety, learning and improvement are core to service delivery.
Support robust governance systems for risk identification, escalation and mitigation.
Contribute to preparation for internal and external assurance processes, including CQC inspections and regulatory reviews.
Work with clinical and operational leaders to ensure compliance with national standards, guidance and best practice.
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, and 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, and 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
Job description Job responsibilities
The department is looking for a dynamic and energetic Obstetrician/Gynaecologist to contribute to the Tertiary level service to patients at University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust.
To participate in the acute obstetric service at UHL, including Maternity Assessment Units, ward rounds, Caesarean section lists
Supervise and train junior 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
The service currently runs across two sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital), and the successful candidate will be expected to work at both units as required. The obstetrics service will be centralised into a single site at Leicester Royal Infirmary as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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). Senior clinical or professional qualification with evidence of ongoing leadership and professional development.
Desirable
Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent. Formal leadership or management qualification or fellowship
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 o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc. Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest. Delivery of good acute clinical care Experience working at senior level within Women's, Children's Maternity Neonates or perinatal services. Experience of clinical governance, quality assurance, patient safety, risk management and operational service leadership
Desirable
Experience contributing to CQC or other regulatory processes. Experience of perinatal mortality review, maternity safety programmes or system-level assurance. Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries. Understanding of NHS structures, priorities, performance management and regulatory frameworks.
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from multiple sources. Ability to provide constructive challenge and independent assurance. Sound judgement balancing clinical, operational and reputational risk Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
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 . Mulitinguistic 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. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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.
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
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.
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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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address LRI/LGH Maternity
Aylestone Road
Leicester
LE15WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)