Job summary
We are looking to appoint a motivated and experienced resident doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with particular interest in maternal medicine to join our team in a tertiary referral setting. The post is fixed term for 12 months initially but can be extended after annual review. This post is full time. Part time applicants would be considered.
This role offers exposure to high-risk obstetrics and complex maternal medicine cases, alongside opportunities to develop a clinical portfolio, engage in research, and lead on quality improvement projects. The post holder will work closely with the maternal medicine multidisciplinary teams, including obstetricians, physicians, anaesthetists, midwives, and specialist nurses, ensuring safe, patient centred care for women with complex medical conditions in pregnancy.
The post is not recognised for training and doesn't have postgraduate deanery approval. However, the job would give opportunities for a successful candidate to furter their learning. They will be encouraged to undertake pregnancy care and maternal medicine SITMs. The department supports CESR pathway.
Main duties of the job
Our maternal medicine service has a variety of specialist clinics at both campuses including cardiac, renal, haematology, epilepsy, diabetes/endocrine and general maternal medicine clinics which sees pregnant woman with any other medical conditions. In addition, there are clinics for vulnerable woman, preterm birth prevention and maternal mental health clinics.
The general obstetrics and gynaecology commitments include general ANC, general gynaecology clinics, labour ward, assessment areas,theatres and resident on call at senior registrar level, 1 in 9 frequencies.
About us
Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives, and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.
With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.
We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the job overview and responsibilities, please see attached Job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the job overview and responsibilities, please see attached Job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG
- GMC Full Registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience with at least 1 year experience of working in UK hospitals
- Able to manage delivery suite and obstetrics/gynaecology emergencies at ST6 level incl. signed off for end of ST5 competencies as per RCOG training matrix
- Good basic knowledge of maternal medicine
Desirable
- Experience in working in acute UK hospitals
- Experience in working in maternal clinic or any other multi-disciplinary settings
- Pregnancy care SITM
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG
- GMC Full Registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience with at least 1 year experience of working in UK hospitals
- Able to manage delivery suite and obstetrics/gynaecology emergencies at ST6 level incl. signed off for end of ST5 competencies as per RCOG training matrix
- Good basic knowledge of maternal medicine
Desirable
- Experience in working in acute UK hospitals
- Experience in working in maternal clinic or any other multi-disciplinary settings
- Pregnancy care SITM
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
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).