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.
Main duties of the job
oLeading and participating in MDT meetings
o Demonstrating leadership within the SWMMN
o Participation in morbidity and mortality meetings
o Attendance at rapid review meetings for maternal deaths that are referred to the SWMMN
oLiaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities
About us
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 at Southmead. We 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD/PS for more detail:
o Leading and participating in MDT meetings
o Demonstrating leadership within the SWMMN
o Participation in morbidity and mortality meetings
o Attendance at rapid review meetings for maternal deaths that are referred to the SWMMN
oLiaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD/PS for more detail:
o Leading and participating in MDT meetings
o Demonstrating leadership within the SWMMN
o Participation in morbidity and mortality meetings
o Attendance at rapid review meetings for maternal deaths that are referred to the SWMMN
oLiaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Childen's Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Childen's Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
