Locum Consultant in Fetal Medicine

OverviewLocum Consultant in Fetal MedicineDivision: Women Children & Young PeopleCare Group: Women's CareSalary: £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum/Pro rataInterview Date: 26th November 2025Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term ContractWe are recruiting for a Locum Consultant in Fetal Medicine who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.Job responsibilitiesThe aims of the post are to complement the high-quality Fetal Medicine clinical care currently offered, to provide support to the existing substantive Fetal Medicine sub-specialist and to support service development.The remit of the post-holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for women attending the Fetal Medicine and Maternity services.In addition to routine Fetal Medicine Clinics, there are a series of high-risk antenatal clinics focusing on management of women at risk for preterm deliveries, those at risk of placental disorders, hypertension in pregnancy and those with multiple pregnancies.There will be an opportunity to take a lead on one of these specialist clinics and develop care pathways and services not just for the hospital but regionally in the Kent and Medway Local Maternity System.The Fetal and Obstetric Medicine Unit is an active academic and research unit and is the largest recruiter to National NIHR portfolio studies. There are several national and international research studies successfully completed and currently running and there will be an opportunity to participate in ongoing research and develop new studies.The job description will include Fetal Medicine and Obstetric commitments; there is no expectation to contribute to the on-call rota for the delivery suite.The post will attract 10 programmed activities according to the new consultant contract.Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Clinical Lead for Fetal and Obstetric Medicine Unit for informal enquiries.About usHere at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. We support flexible working arrangements to suit you and our patients.All substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including a gym, health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.Medway NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent.All staff comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.DetailsDate posted: 30 October 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum/Pro RataContract: Fixed termDuration: 12 monthsWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 275-1025LCONFMJob locations: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NYPerson SpecificationQualifications EssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiseMRCOG or equivalent qualificationSub-speciality training in Fetal Maternal Medicine (Desirable) ORDiploma in Fetal Medicine ORATSM or SIPM in Fetal Care or Prenatal DiagnosisKnowledge EssentialExperience in management of high-risk pregnancies and common fetal abnormalitiesIndependent in carrying out invasive procedures for prenatal diagnosisInterest and experience in participating in research in Fetal Medicine and high-risk obstetricsExperience EssentialExperience of performing common prenatal invasive procedures independentlyExperience of managing high-risk obstetric antenatal clinics including placental disorders, hypertension and premature birthKnowledge about risk management and clinical governanceKnowledge of appraising performance & dealing with poor performanceExperience of teaching junior medical staffEvidence of involvement in teaching and educationOther informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975...Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer: Medway NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY #J-18808-Ljbffr