Obstetric Lead Southwest Maternal Medicine Network

Job Summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a one-year fixed term role (with likely extension), as Obstetric Lead for the South West Maternal Medicine Network. The role would suit an applicant with a CCT in obstetrics.

The role attracts 1PA and commences in April 2026 for 1 year initially. We will be reviewing all SWMNN Network lead roles in November 2026, so there will likely be opportunity to continue with this role beyond November 2026.

• Leading and participating in MDT meetings
• Demonstrating leadership within the SWMMN
• Participation in morbidity and mortality meetings
• Attendance at rapid review meetings for maternal deaths that are referred to the SWMMN
• Liaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted: 17 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern:
Part-time

Reference number: 339-WC3481-BKS

Job locations:
Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5NB

• Leading and participating in MDT meetings
• Demonstrating leadership within the SWMMN
• Participation in morbidity and mortality meetings
• Attendance at rapid review meetings for maternal deaths that are referred to the SWMMN
• Liaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities

• Essential: CCT (or equivalent)
• Essential:
  Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• Desirable:
  Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

• Essential:
  Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• Essential:
  Evidence of recent CME / reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Essential:
  Experience in audit project and written up.
• Essential:
  Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Essential:
  Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

• Essential:
  Proven teaching ability.
• Desirable:
  Proven track record in research.
• Desirable:
  Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Desirable:
  Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Essential:
  Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Essential:
  Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
• Essential:
  Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
• Essential:
  Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Essential:
  Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Children’s Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
• Essential:
  Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.

• Essential:
  Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates.
• Desirable:
  Willingness to undertake further research.
• Desirable:
  Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have…