Consultant in Obstetrics – Obstetric Lead: Sponsorship Available

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Could this be the leadership role that
defines your career?

Royal Devon
University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Consultant
Obstetrician to lead and influence the future of maternity care across Exeter
and North Devon.

At a time when
maternity services are under significant national focus, this role offers an
exciting opportunity to provide visible, compassionate and forward-looking
obstetric leadership. As Obstetric Lead, you will help shape a sustainable,
high-quality model of care, support a positive safety culture, and work with
multi-professional teams to deliver meaningful improvement for women, birthing
people and families across Devon.

You will be supported
as part of a senior leadership team committed to responding constructively to
national learning, strengthening local services, reducing health inequalities
and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

Alongside a
rewarding career, you will enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Devon, with
stunning coastlines, breath-taking national parks, vibrant cities, and
welcoming market towns and villages right on your doorstep.

Main duties of the job

Are you an established leader or an ambitious consultant ready to take the next step in your career with the chance to influence strategic direction and develop leadership experience at scale?

Join a collaborative and supportive
consultant team, working with experienced operational and clinical leaders who
are committed to maternity services in Devon. The role offers a combination of
strategic leadership, clinical practice and service development, with the
autonomy to make a visible difference to our communities.

Opportunities also exist to develop
interests in research, teaching, quality improvement and service innovation
through our close links with the University of Exeter Medical School and
regional networks.

Enhanced recruitment and relocation
package

Were offering accommodation, travel and
expenses for you and your family to visit, meet the team and experience the
area first-hand. When you move, you’ll benefit from bespoke relocation support
and a very significant recruitment and retention premium.

Digital innovation

Were a digitally advanced Trust, using
virtual wards, the Epic electronic patient record and ambient voice technology
to enhance patient care and support our workforce.

Love where you live

North Devon combines a spectacular
coastline, beautiful countryside and strong local communities, making it an
ideal place to build a career and enjoy a great quality of life.

For leaders who want to shape services
and create lasting impact, this is a rare opportunity.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

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 (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).

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk.