Consultant in Obstetrics (High risk ANC Care-SGA)
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-001148 |
Summary
About the role Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Obstetrics with a special interest in High-Risk ANC specifically SGA to join our busy, forward-thinking Women’s Health team. This post offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of a dedicated SGA service within a supportive consultant body and established multidisciplinary team. The Role The post holder will provide consultant-level care within the SGA service, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of pregnancies affected by suspected SGA and foetal growth restriction. You will work closely with senior clinicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to service development, teaching and governance. Our Maternity Services The Service • Dedicated SGA clinics run Monday mornings and Friday afternoons at Pinderfields General Hospital • Weekend and Bank Holiday monitoring supported via Triage/ANDU, including computerised CTG • Three hospital sites – Wakefield (Pinderfields), Dewsbury, Pontefract. • Consultant-led antenatal clinics at all three sites. • Midwifery-led birth centres at Pinderfields and Dewsbury. • Dedicated Consultant-led labour ward at Pinderfields with 98-hour resident cover each week. • Close integration with our on-site Level 2 Neonatal Unit, ensuring seamless care for mothers and babies. • Separate elective caesarean section team (4 days/week). • Comprehensive bereavement and pregnancy loss support, including dedicated debrief clinics. In addition, there are three antenatal day units (one per hospital) providing daily assessments and reviews. Our team offers expertise across maternal medicine, multiple pregnancy, preterm birth, fetal assessment, SGA scanning and high-risk obstetrics. We are well supported by Obstetric Anaesthetists, Radiology, and Gynaecology colleagues Main duties The main duties of the post will include • Antenatal Clinics • Elective Caesarian Lists • Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided • Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics are shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:8 basis - Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non-resident until 08:00 - Saturday on-call weekend as above - Short working weekend – 08:00 to 16:00 Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call) - non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day. • Hot Week (Alternate Antenatal/Labour Ward) 1 week in 8: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:00 hrs. (relieved of other activities during this period) • Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00) - non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day. • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G Medical Degree from recognised medical school MRCOG or equivalent ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent ATSM High Risk Pregnancy or equivalent with the USS skills to run an SGA clinic Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service Appropriate experience in Obstetrics To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service. Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). Eligibility to work in the UK Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Computer literate. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services. Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists Experience of audit Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets Ability to manage & lead junior staff Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients. Flexibility. Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Commitment to CME & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Passion for obstetrics and developing the service For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description. Contact information For further information, please contact: Dr Sarah Winfield Head of Clinical Service for Obstetrics Tel: 01924 546237 Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.