Job summary
Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
(Special Interest: Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis)
The Royal London HospitalFixed Term: 6-12 months | Senior O&G Level (ST5-ST7 equivalent)
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a motivated senior doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the BSGE-accredited Endometriosis Centre at the Royal London Hospital. This post offers a rare opportunity to work within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team that delivers complex pelvic pain and endometriosis care. The role combines clinical responsibilities across obstetrics and gynaecology, with significant exposure to advanced laparoscopic surgery, specialist clinics and tertiary-level care.
The successful applicant will contribute to the management of patients with complex pelvic pain under senior supervision and will be involved in theatre activity, where there are extensive opportunities to develop advanced minimal access surgical skills. Responsibilities also include assisting with theatre list preparation, supporting maintenance of the endometriosis centre database, and participating in endometriosis and complex gynaecology clinics. The post-holder will take part in the senior on-call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology and will be expected to contribute to audit, quality improvement, MDT meetings, research, and guideline development.
The vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications is received
Main duties of the job
The trust offers strong support for professional development, including opportunities to undertake ATSM or SITM modules, guidance for the CESR pathway, structured leadership development through the Barts Health Education Academy and involvement in academic, audit and research activity. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to enhance their laparoscopic skills and develop experience in specialist pelvic pain and endometriosis management.
Applicants must have senior O&G experience equivalent to ST5-ST7 or post-CCT level and must hold full GMC registration. They should have intermediate laparoscopic skills, at least twelve months of NHS O&G experience and the ability to work safely within a busy tertiary unit. Strong communication, organisational ability and commitment to team-based, high-quality care are essential. Experience in gynaecology ultrasound, research activity, publications, simulation teaching or MDT leadership would be advantageous but is not required.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills in pelvic pain and endometriosis within one of the UK's leading specialist centres. The successful applicant will join a supportive and diverse team committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and advancing clinical practice in women's health.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust offers strong support for professional development, including opportunities to undertake ATSM or SITM modules, guidance for the CESR pathway, structured leadership development through the Barts Health Education Academy and involvement in academic, audit and research activity. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to enhance their laparoscopic skills and develop experience in specialist pelvic pain and endometriosis management.
Applicants must have senior O&G experience equivalent to ST5ST7 or postCCT level and must hold full GMC registration. They should have intermediate laparoscopic skills, at least twelve months of NHS O&G experience and the ability to work safely within a busy tertiary unit. Strong communication, organisational ability and commitment to teambased, highquality care are essential. Experience in gynaecology ultrasound, research activity, publications, simulation teaching or MDT leadership would be advantageous but is not required.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills in pelvic pain and endometriosis within one of the UKs leading specialist centres. The successful applicant will join a supportive and diverse team committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and advancing clinical practice in womens health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trust offers strong support for professional development, including opportunities to undertake ATSM or SITM modules, guidance for the CESR pathway, structured leadership development through the Barts Health Education Academy and involvement in academic, audit and research activity. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to enhance their laparoscopic skills and develop experience in specialist pelvic pain and endometriosis management.
Applicants must have senior O&G experience equivalent to ST5ST7 or postCCT level and must hold full GMC registration. They should have intermediate laparoscopic skills, at least twelve months of NHS O&G experience and the ability to work safely within a busy tertiary unit. Strong communication, organisational ability and commitment to teambased, highquality care are essential. Experience in gynaecology ultrasound, research activity, publications, simulation teaching or MDT leadership would be advantageous but is not required.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills in pelvic pain and endometriosis within one of the UKs leading specialist centres. The successful applicant will join a supportive and diverse team committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and advancing clinical practice in womens health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or on GMC specialist register (or equivalent); Registered for ATSM/SITM or on CESR pathway
- Full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
- CCT (or equivalent) by date of AAC (if applicable
Knowledge/ Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Intermediate laparoscopic skills, Very good time management and organizational skills Senior registrar-level O&G experience; >12 months NHS O&G; ability to take responsibility for clinical care in a busy tertiary unit
Desirable
- Up-to-date RCOG portfolio/logbook; Gynaecology scanning skills/accreditations
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Completed GCP (certificate
Desirable
- Publications in the relevant field
Non Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement; experience teaching and supervising juniors; effective communication and teamwork
Desirable
- Formal QI methodology training; peer-reviewed publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good Communications Skills, commitment to compassionate and holistic approach to patient care
- Outstanding Organisational Skills
- Commitment to teaching peers
Desirable
- Experience of chairing clinical Meetings such as MDT
- Experience of managing a cultural mix of ethnic minority patients
- Experience of providing surgical training (simulation, in vivo)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or on GMC specialist register (or equivalent); Registered for ATSM/SITM or on CESR pathway
- Full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
- CCT (or equivalent) by date of AAC (if applicable
Knowledge/ Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Intermediate laparoscopic skills, Very good time management and organizational skills Senior registrar-level O&G experience; >12 months NHS O&G; ability to take responsibility for clinical care in a busy tertiary unit
Desirable
- Up-to-date RCOG portfolio/logbook; Gynaecology scanning skills/accreditations
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Completed GCP (certificate
Desirable
- Publications in the relevant field
Non Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement; experience teaching and supervising juniors; effective communication and teamwork
Desirable
- Formal QI methodology training; peer-reviewed publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good Communications Skills, commitment to compassionate and holistic approach to patient care
- Outstanding Organisational Skills
- Commitment to teaching peers
Desirable
- Experience of chairing clinical Meetings such as MDT
- Experience of managing a cultural mix of ethnic minority patients
- Experience of providing surgical training (simulation, in vivo)
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).
