Job summary
The SHO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides junior doctor level clinical care across obstetric and gynaecological services under the supervision of Senior Registrars and Consultants.
This is a training post (or equivalent trust-grade post) and forms part of the department's on-call rota, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women attending maternity, antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care
- Participate in daily ward rounds for antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatients.
- Assess and manage patients presenting to antenatal triage/day assessment units.
- Support labour ward and delivery suite care, including assisting in normal deliveries and emergencies.
- Attend gynaecology outpatient clinics and assist in elective and emergency theatre sessions.
- Contribute to assessment and management of women presenting via Emergency Department with gynaecological or early pregnancy concerns.
- Undertake procedures and patient care tasks appropriate for SHO level under senior supervision.
On-Call Duties
Participate fully in the department's on-call rota, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Provide SHO level cover for obstetric and gynaecology emergencies when on duty, escalating complex clinical situations to registrars/consultants.
- Provide medical input for acute admissions on the labour ward, antenatal unit, gynaecology ward and emergency gynaecology services.
Communication & Teamwork
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, midwives, nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide handover to colleagues at shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical notes and ensure discharge summaries are completed when required.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated SHO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our team. This role involves providing junior doctor-level clinical care across obstetric and gynaecological services, working under the guidance of Senior Registrars and Consultants.
This is a training post (or equivalent trust-grade position) and includes participation in the departments on-call rota. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering safe, high-quality care for women across maternity, antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated SHO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our team. This role involves providing junior doctor-level clinical care across obstetric and gynaecological services, working under the guidance of Senior Registrars and Consultants.
This is a training post (or equivalent trust-grade position) and includes participation in the departments on-call rota. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering safe, high-quality care for women across maternity, antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology services.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Experience in clinical environments, ideally including obstetrics or women's health.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement.
- Interest in developing a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Shows potential to benefit from training available and demonstrates sound clinical understanding.
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to learning.
Experience:
Essential
- Competence in core clinical skills (e.g., CPR, physical examination, history taking).
- Competence in core clinical skills (e.g., CPR, physical examination, history taking).
- Awareness of own limitations, seeking help appropriately and working effectively within a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health system and inter-personal relationships.
- Previous participation in clinical audit.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Experience in clinical environments, ideally including obstetrics or women's health.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement.
- Interest in developing a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Shows potential to benefit from training available and demonstrates sound clinical understanding.
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to learning.
Experience:
Essential
- Competence in core clinical skills (e.g., CPR, physical examination, history taking).
- Competence in core clinical skills (e.g., CPR, physical examination, history taking).
- Awareness of own limitations, seeking help appropriately and working effectively within a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health system and inter-personal relationships.
- Previous participation in clinical 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.
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).
