University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Locally Employed Doctor (Standard) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

The doctors are part of a team who are assigned to Obstetrics and Gynaecology to support the rota providing 24/7 cover to Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency admissions and inpatients. The successful candidate will be supported by a named educational supervisor.

At the ST1-2 level the post-holder will be expected to have completed Foundation Training or equivalent. The successful candidate will take part in an emergency on-call rota and routine elective work in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This will include Caesarean Section lists, Gynaecology theatre lists, administrative tasks and general and specialist outpatient clinics.

The post will be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital or Good Hope Hospital with an understanding the post holder may also be required to work at different sites, dependent on the needs of the service. It would be beneficial that you would be able to drive and have own means of transport.

Main duties of the job

*Work with a named consultant, who will act as a mentor and will be available to perform appraisals, provide support and advice.

*Attend weekly meeting to discuss CTG's and interesting cases for learning.

*Attend monthly audit meetings and trainees are encouraged to undertake audit projects.

*Attend the monthly mortality, morbidity, audit and governance meetings.

*Attend Postgraduate Education meetings.

*Be actively involved on quality improvement, research and teaching projects to enhance surgical portfolio.

*Be able to liaise with Consultant, other junior doctors, Nurses, Midwives, patient, relatives, administrative staff and other senior medical staff

*Be able to eventually supervise/ support more junior members of the team.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13895

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post or contact the named consultant for a discussion about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • Medical Degree from a recognised University

Experience

Essential

  • *A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
  • Participation in teaching activities
  • Knowledge of clinical research
  • Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
  • Computer Skills
  • Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level
  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • Medical Degree from a recognised University

Experience

Essential

  • *A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
  • Participation in teaching activities
  • Knowledge of clinical research
  • Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
  • Computer Skills
  • Criminal Records Disclosure check at enhanced level
  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Tabassum Shoaib

Tabassum.Shoaib@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13895

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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