Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Grade Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

This job is designed for a senior doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who wishes to gain further experience in their chosen area of special interest (for exampleEmergency Gynaecology/EPU, Ambulatory Gynaecology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Urogynaecology, Maternal Medicine).

The primary aim of the role is to equip the Specialist Grade Doctor with clinical, surgical, and managerial competencies. The post will offer direct and indirectly supervised outpatient clinics and theatre lists alongside consultants. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead gynaecology and antenatal clinics, theatre lists, elective caesarean section lists and labour ward, in line with service requirements and individual competence. In addition, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop managerial skills and gain further experience in teaching, audit and clinical research.

Main duties of the job

The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 9.0 for direct clinical care and up to 1.0 for supporting professional activities. The final job plan will be agreed with theClinical Director.The pattern of work may alter in the future to meet changingneedsand annual review meetings will take place in line with the job contract, jobplanningand appraisal arrangements.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum, Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-FPHSGD-03

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The on-call commitment includes a fixed weekday night shift 1 in 4 weeks and a Monday night 1 in 12 weeks. The daily timetable is flexible and will be designed to support the candidates interests. The job contract will be initially for 12 months with extension to this being by mutual agreement. The post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) under the specialist grade contract. The job plan will be reviewed every 12 months, or earlier if required, to ensure that sessional commitments remain aligned with service needs and training objectives.

The post holder will undertake their on-call and Obstetric commitments at Frimley Park Hospital. It is anticipated that the post holder will undertake outpatient clinics and surgical operating sessions at both FPH and Heatherwood Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The on-call commitment includes a fixed weekday night shift 1 in 4 weeks and a Monday night 1 in 12 weeks. The daily timetable is flexible and will be designed to support the candidates interests. The job contract will be initially for 12 months with extension to this being by mutual agreement. The post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) under the specialist grade contract. The job plan will be reviewed every 12 months, or earlier if required, to ensure that sessional commitments remain aligned with service needs and training objectives.

The post holder will undertake their on-call and Obstetric commitments at Frimley Park Hospital. It is anticipated that the post holder will undertake outpatient clinics and surgical operating sessions at both FPH and Heatherwood Hospitals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. (Equivalent years' experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

  • Special interest-SITM-in obstetrics

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
  • MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

  • ATSM/SITM or equivalent relevant to own special interest

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
  • Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. (Equivalent years' experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

  • Special interest-SITM-in obstetrics

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
  • MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

  • ATSM/SITM or equivalent relevant to own special interest

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
  • Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief of Service Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Balvinder Sagoo

balvinder.sagoo@nhs.net

03006139757

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum, Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-FPHSGD-03

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


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