Role Summary
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician to join our integrated Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, progressive and ambitious department committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred maternity care. The post has been developed to strengthen consultant capacity and resilience across our obstetric service, supporting the continued delivery of safe, sustainable care across Eastern and Northern Devon.
The successful candidate will work across both the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital, contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of obstetric services while supporting a collaborative, cross-site model of care.
About the Role
The successful candidate will become an integral member of our consultant obstetric team, contributing to the delivery of obstetric services across both Eastern and Northern Devon.
The role has been developed to strengthen consultant resilience across the service by increasing obstetric capacity, supporting cross-site working and contributing to the continued development of maternity services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting innovation, quality improvement and service development.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will undertake the Clinical Lead for Fetal Monitoring role, providing clinical leadership for Fetal Monitoring education, governance and quality improvement across the maternity service.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the Exeter obstetric consultant on-call rota.
- Deliver obstetric services across both the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.
- Contribute to labour ward, antenatal, postnatal and elective obstetric services.
- Deliver specialist maternal medicine clinics and support women with complex pregnancies.
- Undertake the Clinical Lead for Fetal Monitoring, supporting education, governance, guideline implementation and continuous improvement and working collaboratively with the fetal monitoring midwife.
- Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the multidisciplinary team to support the ongoing development of maternity services across the Trust.
- Contribute to teaching, educational supervision, audit, research, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
- Contribute to service development projects aligned with Trust priorities, including improving antenatal clinic capacity, pathways and service resilience.
Professional Development
We welcome applications from Consultant Obstetricians with an interest in maternal medicine and fetal monitoring. Applicants with additional specialist interests that complement the needs of the department are encouraged to discuss how these could be incorporated into the role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their specialist interests aligned with departmental priorities. The department has a strong commitment to supporting education, leadership, quality improvement, innovation and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Applicants must hold:
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or be within six months of CCT at the time of interview).
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of clinical competence and experience in obstetrics.
- Experience in labour ward, antenatal and postnatal care.
- Experience managing high-risk obstetric patients.
Desirable
- ATSM or equivalent experience in Maternal Medicine or another specialist obstetric area.
- Experience in maternity safety and quality improvement.
- Experience of Fetal monitoring education, governance or guideline implementation.
- Experience supporting cross-site service delivery.
- Evidence of service development, quality improvement and multidisciplinary working.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the links below.
Working Pattern: Full time - 10 PAs. Please see the job description for the provisional job plan. The on-call provision for this post is 1 in 16 at present but the plan is to move to 1 in 12.
Interview Date: 28th July 2026 (TBC)
For further information please contact: Tracey Kay, Clinical Lead for Obstetrics: t.kay@nhs.net
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.
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.
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.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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.
