Job Description

This is a new post and our primary aim in recruitment is to recruit an outstanding fetal medicine expert and clinical leader.
We are looking for the right candidate to lead and develop our fetal medicine service at Broomfield site, work closely with MSE lead fetal medicine clinician, developing our strategic relationship with the Fetal Medicine Foundation and new relationships with Anglia Ruskin Medical School. It is a key strategic aim that all the women that we care for have equal access to our in-house fetal medicine service, invasive procedures, specialist midwives and access to clinical trials.
We offer a comprehensive termination of pregnancy service for fetal abnormalities including feticide. We are looking for an individual to support seamless care, contributing to our feticide service and carrying out duties in accordance with the abortion act.
The rest of the job description, person specification and job plan has been left deliberately non-specific and is therefore subject to negotiation. This flexibility for the right candidate, includes the option to deliver labour ward and gynae hot weeks and consultant on-call commitments for either obstetrics or obstetrics and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
You will work from the working with the consultant body, clinical fellows (from the Fetal Medicine Foundation at King's College Hospital) and specialist midwives to provide and lead an outstanding Fetal Medicine Service providing a comprehensive service throughout pregnancy in the diagnosis and management of all fetal conditions.
You will lead the Fetal Medicine services to ensure:
Equity of access to Fetal Medicine services across the MSE, with standards, policies and protocolsLead and motivate the multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective patient-focused care and interventionsEducation and trainingDrive forward innovations and improvements within the service, including supporting the advancement of scientific and clinical knowledge by conducting and participating in researchDrive the annual audit programme and quality assurance programme.Communication with King's College Hospital Fetal Medicine Service as needed.Collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University and contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-MR-WAC-BR-7747
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of application
• MRCOG
• ATSM Fetal Medicine/Equivalent
• GMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to fetal medicine, and able to evidence national recognition of their expertise.
• Experience in feticide and termination of pregnancy

Ability (Clinical)
Essential

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with patients, medical and nursing staff
• Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group. Evidence of Management training.

Ability (IT)
Essential

• Excellent IT Skills.

Standards
Essential

• High ethical/professional standards.

Personality
Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment and ability to delivery teaching to various levels of staff.

Research/Audit
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out audit and act on the results.
• Established ability to carry out research relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Clinical Governance
Essential

• An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of application
• MRCOG
• ATSM Fetal Medicine/Equivalent
• GMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to fetal medicine, and able to evidence national recognition of their expertise.
• Experience in feticide and termination of pregnancy

Ability (Clinical)
Essential

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with patients, medical and nursing staff
• Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group. Evidence of Management training.

Ability (IT)
Essential

• Excellent IT Skills.

Standards
Essential

• High ethical/professional standards.

Personality
Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment and ability to delivery teaching to various levels of staff.

Research/Audit
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out audit and act on the results.
• Established ability to carry out research relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Clinical Governance
Essential

• An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance