Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade SHO in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (equivalent to CT1-2)

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital are looking to recruit an SHO, on a fixed term basis of 1 year, for maternity cover. There is scope for this to become a permanent role after the 12 month fixed term period.

The successful candidate will provide patient care for the obstetric and gynaecological specialties in the Trust.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is housed in a single building with 33 Obstetric beds, 17 Gynaecological beds and 14 Special Care Baby Cots (4 designated intensive care). Approximately 3,800 mothers are delivered within the Department annually, and approximately 3,300 ladies are admitted to the Gynaecology Ward (including Day Cases).

There are peripheral out-patient clinics at the Nuffield Diagnostic Centre, Corby, Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough, Nene Park, Rushden and Market Harborough.

The following services are provided within the department:

A Foetal Health Unit, which includes an Antenatal Day Case Unit and an EPAU.
Colposcopy and minor operations suite.
Out patient hysteroscopy clinic.
Ultrasound scanning and pre natal diagnosis service.
Medical termination of pregnancy service.
Infertility Clinic.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment and management of patients on a day-to-day basis, under consultant supervision.
To participate in ward rounds
To ensure the effective delivery of care to patients in day case and inpatient theatres (some specialties)
To ensure the effective delivery of care to patients in outpatient clinics
To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
To communicate effectively with clinical, nursing and other colleagues in the provision of patient care
To provide supervision and support to colleagues as appropriate for the grade.
To ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
To follow Trust policies and procedures
To be punctual and always report to/be available for work at the agreed start time

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum, plus rota enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7444728-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner or eligible for registration
Medical Degree -MBBS or equivalent
MRCOG Pt 1 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitations
Understand current issues in O&G and practise in the UKX

Desirable

Experience in Audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner or eligible for registration
Medical Degree -MBBS or equivalent
MRCOG Pt 1 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitations
Understand current issues in O&G and practise in the UKX

Desirable

Experience in Audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)