Resident Doctor ST3/4 Level (MN37), Obs & Gyane
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
Our department is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible full time resident doctor. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain both clinical and surgical experience within a teaching hospital setting. The successful candidate will participate in the on call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The role includes supervised and protected ultrasound (Transabdominal and Transvaginal) training sessions within the Gynaecology Day Assessment Unit (GDAU).
In addition, there will be regular clinical sessions in the antenatal clinic, gynaecology clinic, maternity day assessment unit as well as theatre session. This post also provides opportunities to engage in teaching, audit and quality improvement activities. Weekly department teaching sessions are held to support continued learning and professional development. Department will provide essential training such as PROMPT/ CTG study day/ MED2.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work under both direct and indirect supervision of consultants. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.
The successful candidate should demonstrate compassion towards patients, along with strong time management and organisational skills.
Duties will include Labour/Gynaecology/Night on call. We have 120 hours LW consultant presence and operates with Gynaecology Consultant hot week. Other clinical areas include: Obstetrics- Triage/Antenatal ward/Maternity Day assessment unit/Antenatal clinic/ CSGynaecology- CEPOD/ Gynaecology clinic/ Main theatre/ Day Surgery Unit/ GDAU Special interest clinics
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,170 to £67,610 a year pa plus £149 london allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-D-10524-A
Job locations
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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