Job summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over 7000 deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology, Uro-gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine.
It has close links to the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford.
The Delivery Suite is covered at all times by three tiers of specialist trainees: ST1-2 (or GP trainee or Foundation doctor), ST3-5 and ST6-7. During office hours the senior tier (ST6-7) is covered by a Consultant Obstetrician. Neonatologists, obstetric anaesthetists, junior and middle grade obstetricians are available at all times. All obstetric consultants maintain an active Delivery Suite role.
There is a large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Unit works closely with the High Risk Pregnancy Service.
This post will provide ample exposure to all aspects of obstetrics & gynaecology to provide a solid foundation in the specialty. There are numerous training opportunities (including the chance to perform surgical procedures under direct supervision). There are also numerous educational meeting held on a weekly basis within the department and opportunities to be involved in audit and research.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with some shifts at the Churchill Cancer Centre.
This post involves general duties in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. These include:
Delivery Suite and elective caesarean section lists
Urgent gynaecology, including early pregnancy clinic
Inpatient gynaecology ward rounds
Gynaecology theatres (including elective and urgent gynaecology lists)
Obstetric ward rounds (antenatal and postnatal) and Maternity Assessment Unit cover
General antenatal and gynaecology clinics
Pre-operative assessment clinic
Out-of-hours on-call duties
During the on-call, the post holder is resident in the John Radcliffe Hospital or Churchill Hospital
On-call duties are part of a 17-cell rolling rota. Every 17-week cycle includes: five weekend daytime on-call; one weekend night on-call; one set of 4 week nights and some twilight shifts. The rota is EWTD compliant, and there are numerous rest (zero hours) days in the rota.
Normal daytime duty hours are 0800-1730; twilight duty hours are 1730 - 2030; weekend daytime on call is 0800 - 2030; night on-call is 2000 - 0830.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with some shifts at the Churchill Cancer Centre.
This post involves general duties in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. These include:
Delivery Suite and elective caesarean section lists
Urgent gynaecology, including early pregnancy clinic
Inpatient gynaecology ward rounds
Gynaecology theatres (including elective and urgent gynaecology lists)
Obstetric ward rounds (antenatal and postnatal) and Maternity Assessment Unit cover
General antenatal and gynaecology clinics
Pre-operative assessment clinic
Out-of-hours on-call duties
During the on-call, the post holder is resident in the John Radcliffe Hospital or Churchill Hospital
On-call duties are part of a 17-cell rolling rota. Every 17-week cycle includes: five weekend daytime on-call; one weekend night on-call; one set of 4 week nights and some twilight shifts. The rota is EWTD compliant, and there are numerous rest (zero hours) days in the rota.
Normal daytime duty hours are 0800-1730; twilight duty hours are 1730 2030; weekend daytime on call is 0800 2030; night on-call is 2000 0830.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with some shifts at the Churchill Cancer Centre.
This post involves general duties in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. These include:
Delivery Suite and elective caesarean section lists
Urgent gynaecology, including early pregnancy clinic
Inpatient gynaecology ward rounds
Gynaecology theatres (including elective and urgent gynaecology lists)
Obstetric ward rounds (antenatal and postnatal) and Maternity Assessment Unit cover
General antenatal and gynaecology clinics
Pre-operative assessment clinic
Out-of-hours on-call duties
During the on-call, the post holder is resident in the John Radcliffe Hospital or Churchill Hospital
On-call duties are part of a 17-cell rolling rota. Every 17-week cycle includes: five weekend daytime on-call; one weekend night on-call; one set of 4 week nights and some twilight shifts. The rota is EWTD compliant, and there are numerous rest (zero hours) days in the rota.
Normal daytime duty hours are 0800-1730; twilight duty hours are 1730 2030; weekend daytime on call is 0800 2030; night on-call is 2000 0830.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Clinical training in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Evidence of clinical or basic research in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Ability to make decisions at post MRCOG level
Desirable
- MRCOG part 2 or equivalent Intercalated degree/MD/PhD Other post graduate diploma
- Evidence of work in a gynaecology and obstetrics accredited centre
- Ability to take clinical decision in gynaecology and obstetrics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the decision making processes and the scientific rationale for these decision in gynaecology and obstetrics ? adequate surgical skills to cover basic gynaecology and obstetrics surgery ? knowledge of the principles of gynaecology and obstetrics surgery
- Sufficient leadership and organizational skills to interact with junior and seniors
- Well organized and able to prioritize
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, trainees and non- Medical staff
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organization of a tertiary gynaecology and obstetrics service.
- Management training and experience
- A commitment to register for ATSM training
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Clinical training in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Evidence of clinical or basic research in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Ability to make decisions at post MRCOG level
Desirable
- MRCOG part 2 or equivalent Intercalated degree/MD/PhD Other post graduate diploma
- Evidence of work in a gynaecology and obstetrics accredited centre
- Ability to take clinical decision in gynaecology and obstetrics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the decision making processes and the scientific rationale for these decision in gynaecology and obstetrics ? adequate surgical skills to cover basic gynaecology and obstetrics surgery ? knowledge of the principles of gynaecology and obstetrics surgery
- Sufficient leadership and organizational skills to interact with junior and seniors
- Well organized and able to prioritize
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates, trainees and non- Medical staff
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organization of a tertiary gynaecology and obstetrics service.
- Management training and experience
- A commitment to register for ATSM training
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).
