Consultant Obstetric Physician

We are working with a leading service on the South Coast of England, seeking a Consultant Obstetric Physician to join a well-established and collaborative multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to support and shape maternal medicine across a regional network, delivering high-quality care to women and birthing people with complex medical needs before, during and after pregnancy. Whether you're a trained obstetric physician or a physician with a strong foundation in general or acute medicine, we welcome your enthusiasm to develop further in this rewarding field.

Role and Responsibilities

You will work alongside obstetric and midwifery leads across a wide regional footprint. Core responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct clinical care through pre-conception, antenatal, and inpatient consultations
• Collaborating with colleagues in obstetrics, midwifery, anaesthesia, and various medical specialties to optimise care for pregnant patients with underlying medical conditions
• Offering advice and triage support for complex referrals across the network.
• Leading on education, service development, and quality improvement in maternal medicine
• Engaging in multidisciplinary team meetings and network-wide strategic discussions
• Supporting the development of clinical pathways, guidelines, and patient education resources
• Participating in research projects that aim to enhance maternal outcomes.
• Contributing to training of junior doctors and the professional development of wider MDT members

The provisional job plan includes 10 PAs per week, with activities spanning outpatient clinics, MDTs, regional administration, and professional development. There is currently no on-call requirement, although applicants seeking on-call commitments may be accommodated where appropriate.

The Hospital

The hospital is a regional centre of excellence and houses one of the most established maternal medicine services in the country. The maternity unit handles approximately 5,000 births annually and serves as the hub for a wider network that oversees around 30,000 births per year.

The service benefits from close integration with a neighbouring general hospital offering comprehensive tertiary services, including adult congenital cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, haematology, and stroke medicine. A wide spectrum of specialist input supports the obstetric medicine team, making this an ideal environment for clinicians interested in managing complex maternal cases.

The hospital is also a teaching and research centre affiliated with a leading university. Staff are actively involved in national research through the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DoHAD) division.

The Location

The hospital is based in a vibrant coastal city in South Central England, known for its maritime heritage, diverse communities, and excellent transport links to London and the South West. The surrounding region combines the advantages of city life with easy access to countryside, national parks, and beaches.

For families, the area offers a broad choice of good schools, leisure facilities, and cultural venues. Housing is varied, with options ranging from city apartments to rural retreats. Whether you're relocating as a family or an individual, the area provides an excellent quality of life and a supportive community.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• UK experience 
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP
• CCT (or equivalent) in General Medicine or Acute Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving it)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and patient-centred care
• Ability to teach and train healthcare professionals
• Organisational and leadership capability within a clinical setting

Desirable Criteria:

• RCP credential in Obstetric Medicine (pre- or post-CCT)
• Attendance at maternal medicine-specific courses or conferences
• Experience working with a maternal medicine network
• Postgraduate qualifications (MSc, MD, PhD, or related education qualification)
• Involvement in service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.