Job summary
Based in our dedicated Women's Hospital, part of Yeovil District Hospital, our new Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be a crucial member of a hard-working clinical team which cares for around 1,700 inpatients and 18,000 outpatients.
You've trained and worked hard to get where you are today. If you want to make the most of your experience and apply your skills to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This post is full time (10 PAs), fixed term for 1 year initially with potential to renew.
You will be required to work a 8 person full shift, Monday to Sunday with an on call commitment.
We would be keen to support an exceptional candidate to complete their CESR or register for RCOG ATSM which can be supported here at YDH.
The post has justifiably gained a reputation as an ideal stepping stone for candidates who are seeking further experience before applying for the Specialty Training programme and tailored support is provided
Main duties of the job
Attend antenatal clinics
Work under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician on call for Delivery Suite
Attend the Gynaecology clinics of the Consultant Gynaecologists
Provide support and advice to the junior doctor working in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit
Assist or undertake procedures in theatre with an appropriate level of supervision
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Antenatal clinic: Under the supervision of a Consultant Obstetrician the Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Attend the antenatal clinics of the Obstetricians in their team which may include one of the more specialised maternal medicine clinics
Conduct the initial antenatal assessment of women, identify risk factors in the booking history, and consult or refer appropriately
Counsel women adequately about the investigations offered during pregnancy, interpret the results, communicate the significance of abnormal results to the patient and arrange further management if needed
Detect and manage commonly occurring disorders in pregnancy, recognising their limitations, and referring to other colleagues in the team when necessary
Recognise the roles of the multidisciplinary team
Develop good communication with patients and staff.
Delivery Unit: The Specialty Grade Doctor will work under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician on call for Delivery Suite. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Work in conjunction with the senior Midwife
Be responsible for the monitoring of foetal condition in labour
Assess and manage abnormal progress of labour
Perform instrumental and operative deliveries, or supervise the junior doctors to do this if appropriate
Manage third stage complications
Be able to manage maternal collapse and neonatal resuscitation
Have input into the management of high risk pregnancies in conjunction with the Consultant Obstetrician
Supervise the junior doctors working on the Delivery Suite
Be aware of the wishes and fears of women in labour, and respect their physical and psychological comfort.
Currently Maternity Unit is closed at Yeovil and is planned to re-open in near future, hence some obstetrics cover may be required at other site in Taunton.
Gynaecology Outpatients: Whilst some Gynaecology clinics cover a wide range of problems other clinics are more specialised in nature. The Specialty Grade Doctor will attend the Gynaecology clinics of the Consultant Gynaecologists in their team, but are also encouraged to attend a variety of the more specialised clinics which provide valuable learning opportunities. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Be able to take a gynaecological history and perform an appropriate examination with respect for the woman's dignity and autonomy
Instigate the initial investigation and management of common gynaecological problems such as disorders of menstruation, infertility, incontinence, menopausal symptoms, psychosexual problems and genital tract infections
Understand the principles of cervical screening, the management of pre invasive and invasive disease and post treatment follow up.
Gynaecological Emergencies: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Provide support and advice to the junior doctor working in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit
Review and advise on management of complicated cases including attending ED, GAU and EPAC
Early Pregnancy Clinic/ Theatre: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Liaise with theatre and anaesthetic staff when arranging the theatre list
Assist or undertake procedures in theatre with an appropriate level of supervision
Job Plan/Rota/On Call Commitments
The weekly timetable will vary a little from week to week to accommodate the rolling rota of night shifts. An example of the weekly rota is shown on the next page and this post would be assigned on a rolling basis to lines 1-8: Leave has to be taken with minimum 8 weeks' notice and all OFFs and FLOATs are moveable to accommodate the rota. The rota will be a 8 person full shift Monday to Sunday WR= Ward Round EPAC= Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic CS= Caesarean Section Admin= Administrative Duties
The post conforms to a 1:8 full shift system. Appropriate amounts of time off before and after each block of nights are included in the rota. The post complies with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Night duty commences at 20:30pm and finishes after the morning handover at 09:00am. At night the Specialty Grade will be resident in the hospital and work as 2nd on call with an F2/Trust Fellow 1st on call, and a Consultant on call from home
Job description
Job responsibilities
Antenatal clinic: Under the supervision of a Consultant Obstetrician the Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Attend the antenatal clinics of the Obstetricians in their team which may include one of the more specialised maternal medicine clinics
Conduct the initial antenatal assessment of women, identify risk factors in the booking history, and consult or refer appropriately
Counsel women adequately about the investigations offered during pregnancy, interpret the results, communicate the significance of abnormal results to the patient and arrange further management if needed
Detect and manage commonly occurring disorders in pregnancy, recognising their limitations, and referring to other colleagues in the team when necessary
Recognise the roles of the multidisciplinary team
Develop good communication with patients and staff.
Delivery Unit: The Specialty Grade Doctor will work under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician on call for Delivery Suite. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Work in conjunction with the senior Midwife
Be responsible for the monitoring of foetal condition in labour
Assess and manage abnormal progress of labour
Perform instrumental and operative deliveries, or supervise the junior doctors to do this if appropriate
Manage third stage complications
Be able to manage maternal collapse and neonatal resuscitation
Have input into the management of high risk pregnancies in conjunction with the Consultant Obstetrician
Supervise the junior doctors working on the Delivery Suite
Be aware of the wishes and fears of women in labour, and respect their physical and psychological comfort.
Currently Maternity Unit is closed at Yeovil and is planned to re-open in near future, hence some obstetrics cover may be required at other site in Taunton.
Gynaecology Outpatients: Whilst some Gynaecology clinics cover a wide range of problems other clinics are more specialised in nature. The Specialty Grade Doctor will attend the Gynaecology clinics of the Consultant Gynaecologists in their team, but are also encouraged to attend a variety of the more specialised clinics which provide valuable learning opportunities. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Be able to take a gynaecological history and perform an appropriate examination with respect for the woman's dignity and autonomy
Instigate the initial investigation and management of common gynaecological problems such as disorders of menstruation, infertility, incontinence, menopausal symptoms, psychosexual problems and genital tract infections
Understand the principles of cervical screening, the management of pre invasive and invasive disease and post treatment follow up.
Gynaecological Emergencies: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Provide support and advice to the junior doctor working in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit
Review and advise on management of complicated cases including attending ED, GAU and EPAC
Early Pregnancy Clinic/ Theatre: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:
Liaise with theatre and anaesthetic staff when arranging the theatre list
Assist or undertake procedures in theatre with an appropriate level of supervision
Job Plan/Rota/On Call Commitments
The weekly timetable will vary a little from week to week to accommodate the rolling rota of night shifts. An example of the weekly rota is shown on the next page and this post would be assigned on a rolling basis to lines 1-8: Leave has to be taken with minimum 8 weeks' notice and all OFFs and FLOATs are moveable to accommodate the rota. The rota will be a 8 person full shift Monday to Sunday WR= Ward Round EPAC= Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic CS= Caesarean Section Admin= Administrative Duties
The post conforms to a 1:8 full shift system. Appropriate amounts of time off before and after each block of nights are included in the rota. The post complies with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Night duty commences at 20:30pm and finishes after the morning handover at 09:00am. At night the Specialty Grade will be resident in the hospital and work as 2nd on call with an F2/Trust Fellow 1st on call, and a Consultant on call from home
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG part 1 or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Full GMC with a licence to practice at the time of applying
Desirable
- MRCOG part 2
- Fetal Monitoring training
- PROMPT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK or EU or equivalent health care system other than a clinical attachment.
- A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate experience
- Management of Labour Ward with indirect supervision and management of elective c-section lists
Desirable
- Independent Management of LW
- Evidence of complex and routine obstetric/gynaecology procedures
- NHS Experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the job description for full details of the essential criteria required to undertake this position
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG part 1 or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Full GMC with a licence to practice at the time of applying
Desirable
- MRCOG part 2
- Fetal Monitoring training
- PROMPT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK or EU or equivalent health care system other than a clinical attachment.
- A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate experience
- Management of Labour Ward with indirect supervision and management of elective c-section lists
Desirable
- Independent Management of LW
- Evidence of complex and routine obstetric/gynaecology procedures
- NHS Experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the job description for full details of the essential criteria required to undertake this position
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).
