Resident Doctor (Trust)
The closing date is 14 April 2026
Job summary
This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust based at STSFT.
We are recruiting a doctor with Registrar/ Tier 2level experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our current on a 1-in-8 second on-call rota supported by Consultant colleagues.
The Hospital is a busy DGH with around 3500 deliveries a year, supported by a level 3 NICU. We have 18 consultants in the department, eight FTE registrars, 12 SHO and two Foundation Year 1 doctors.
The elective work is spread across sites in South Tyneside and Sunderland. We have an established research department with a consultant lead and midwifery and nurse team. We are regularly in the top sites for recruitment numbers.
We have a strong training and teaching ethos and have consistently positive feedback from the Trainees attached to our department. There is also the opportunity to be involved in teaching and training both to junior doctors and medical students from Newcastle University and the University of Sunderland.
We have a team of advanced laparoscopists who also train and teach and the Department now has access to a robot.
Main duties of the job
We require a hard-working doctor who works well within the wider team of doctors, midwives and specialist nurses and allied health professionals.
You will see and plan care (supported by the Consultant) for in-patients, manage Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics.
Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Ward, perioperative care of patients and out-patient clinics (including specialist clinics oncology, urogynaecology, colposcopy, and Office Gynae clinics). The Outpatients and Theatre sessions offer an ideal opportunity for teaching on a one-to-one basis and all consultants are keen to participate in what they consider an important part of their workload.
It is a full 1-in-8 rota consisting of standard days, 12 hour long days and night shifts and is fully compliant with the BMA rules.
There is the opportunity to recruit to national trials and become an associate principle investigator depending on experience.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-FCMD-0426-12
Job locations
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
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