Consultant in Obstetrics - Obstetric Lead

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/obs 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.

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.