Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Obstetrics - Consultant Lead
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Consultant Obstetrician to lead and influence the future of maternity care across Exeter and North Devon.
At a time when maternity services are under significant national focus, this role offers an exciting opportunity to provide visible, compassionate and forward-looking obstetric leadership. As Obstetric Lead, you will help shape a sustainable, high-quality model of care, support a positive safety culture, and work with multi-professional teams to deliver meaningful improvement for women, birthing people and families across Devon.
You will be supported as part of a senior leadership team committed to responding constructively to national learning, strengthening local services, reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.
Alongside a rewarding career, you will enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Devon, with stunning coastlines, breath-taking national parks, vibrant cities, and welcoming market towns and villages right on your doorstep.
More detail about the role
You will join a collaborative and supportive consultant team, working with experienced operational and clinical leaders who are committed to the future of women's services across Devon. The role offers a unique combination of strategic leadership, clinical practice, service and workforce development, with the autonomy to make a visible difference to our communities who value local access to high-quality care.
Supporting your specialist interests
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, we are committed to supporting your wider professional aspirations. Opportunities exist to develop interests in research, teaching, quality improvement and service innovation through our close links with the University of Exeter Medical School and wider regional networks.
Digital Innovation at the heart of patient-care
As one of the most digitally advanced Trusts in the region, the Royal Devon invests in innovation and technology that enhances patient care and supports our workforce. This includes virtual wards, Epic electronic patient record and ambient voice technology, which supports clinicians to spend more time focusing on patient care.
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Love where you live
Beyond work, Devon offers an exceptional quality of life, from Exeter’s vibrant city life and rich history to North Devon’s rugged coastline, the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, and excellent schools, colleges and universities. It is a place where you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying life outside work.
About you
This is an opportunity for an established leader or an ambitious consultant ready to take the next step in their career, offering the chance to influence strategic direction, develop leadership experience at scale and make a meaningful difference to the future of healthcare for women and families across Devon.
Enhanced Recruitment Package to support your move to Devon
To support the successful candidate, we are offering an enhanced recruitment package. The successful applicant will benefit from:
- A substantial recruitment and retention premium
- Relocation support tailored to individual circumstances
- Practical support for family relocation and employment opportunities
- A bespoke package reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of the role Details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
If you are looking for a role where your leadership can shape services, influence outcomes and leave a lasting legacy for the communities you serve, we would welcome your application.
For further information please contact: Michelle Treglown at michelletreglown@nhs.net or on 07720 168623.
As an inclusive employer
The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Established in April 2022
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Looking after you is important to us
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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