University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Consultant In Obstetrics – Fetal Medicine
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Job Description
University Hospitals of Leicester hosts one of the largest and most comprehensive Fetal and Maternal Medicine services in the East Midlands, also receiving tertiary referrals from across the wider region.
About the Service
The service manages:
- Fetal structural anomalies
- Multiple pregnancy
- Fetal growth restriction
- Fetal infections
- Invasive prenatal diagnosis
- Preterm birth prevention
- Maternal medical disorders in pregnancy
- Management of complex placental conditions, including Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS)
A particular strength of the Leicester service is the co-location of specialist services within a single site. Fetal medicine, paediatric cardiology, paediatric surgery, neonatal medicine, labour ward services, and maternity inpatient care are all located within the Leicester Royal Infirmary campus. This unique configuration facilitates close multidisciplinary working, timely decision-making, and seamless patient pathways. It enables women and their families to access multiple specialist teams in one location, improving both the patient experience and the coordination of care for complex pregnancies.
About the Role
The department is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. Significant investment is being made in the development of a dedicated Antenatal and Fetal Medicine Centre, bringing together fetal medicine, maternal medicine, and specialist antenatal services within a purpose-designed environment.
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Responsibilities
- Providing tertiary-level fetal and maternal medicine services within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
- Supporting the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre fetal cardiology service through close multidisciplinary collaboration with paediatric cardiology colleagues.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of regional fetal medicine outreach services, including specialist clinics at Kettering General Hospital.
- Participating in maternal medicine services across Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital, supporting women with complex medical conditions in pregnancy.
- Contributing to specialist assessment and care pathways for women with high-risk pregnancies, including complex fetal, placental, and maternal conditions.
- Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and care planning across fetal medicine, maternal medicine, neonatal medicine, paediatric surgery, paediatric cardiology, and genetics.
- Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the training and supervision of resident doctors, fellows, sonographers, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, and patient safety initiatives within the department and Trust.
- Supporting the growth of research and innovation within fetal and maternal medicine, including opportunities to participate in multicentre studies.
Our Strategy
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Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
Our Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- 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
- 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
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Farah Siddique Suzanne Dunkerton
- Job Title: Head of Fetal Medicine Service
- Email Address: farah.siddiqui6@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0116 2587770
- Additional Contact: suzanna.dunkerton4@nhs.net
Requirements
- Subspeciality accreditation in Fetal and Maternal Medicine, or an equivalent specialist interest and experience in Fetal Medicine
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