Job summary
A Trust Grade Doctor (F3 / ST1 / ST2) is required for our busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. 12 month fixed term contract (full or part time) are available. This is an ideal post for post foundation doctors considering a career in Obs and Gynae but wishing to gain more experience / exposure prior to a Specialty training application.
An interest in Obs and Gynae is essential and ideally some previous experience - for example as a Foundation trainee. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across all elements of the service developing technical, non-technical and professional skills and building experience.
Educational / clinical supervision will be provided to ensure that candidates are well supported and supervised. Candidates will be able to attend teaching sessions and access study leave.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of these roles will be to support the delivery of high quality, safe, evidence based Obstetric and Gynaecology care in outpatient, inpatient, emergency and elective settings in partnership with other members of the medical team and nursing / midwifery colleagues. These posts include on-call
About us
Our Gynaecology service includes an accredited urogynaecology unit, reproductive medicine, benign and emergency gynaecology. Our gynae-oncology service has just been recognised as a certified Advanced Ovarian Cancer Centre by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. We deliver 8,500 babies per year across our two campuses. Our maternity service is going through a significant transformation which will impact on every aspect of our service, co-designed with our staff and the women and families we care for. Our obstetric services include a labour suite on both campuses, linked to a level 3 Neonatal unit, a dedicated obstetric anaesthetic service and inpatient and outpatient obstetric services.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) was established in 2006 and we are one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 17,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Consultant staff, the doctor is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This includes:
- Sharing the responsibility for Antenatal Care, Labour Ward cover, Gynaecological Out-Patient Clinics, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.
- Responsibility for administrative duties (e.g. correspondence; liaison with general practitioners and other members of the health care team; review of results of investigations) which arise as a consequence of these clinical duties.
- Participation in clinical audit, risk management and clinical governance according to local policies and protocols.
- Works on an OOH rota with ST1-7, GPST2 and FY2 colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Consultant staff, the doctor is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This includes:
- Sharing the responsibility for Antenatal Care, Labour Ward cover, Gynaecological Out-Patient Clinics, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.
- Responsibility for administrative duties (e.g. correspondence; liaison with general practitioners and other members of the health care team; review of results of investigations) which arise as a consequence of these clinical duties.
- Participation in clinical audit, risk management and clinical governance according to local policies and protocols.
- Works on an OOH rota with ST1-7, GPST2 and FY2 colleagues.
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG Part 1
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience
- Candidate to have successfully completed foundation programme or equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Experience in Obs and Gynae
- UK Experience
Person Specification
Educational
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG Part 1
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience
- Candidate to have successfully completed foundation programme or equivalent competencies
Desirable
- Experience in Obs and Gynae
- UK Experience
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.
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.
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).