Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and competencies
Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Skills and competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Skills and competencies
Commitment to patient-centred care.
- Skills and competencies
Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
- Skills and competencies
Organisational and time management skills.
- Skills and competencies
Interest in developing expertise in urogynaecology and pelvic floor disorders.
- General responsibilities
Adhere to NHS policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- General responsibilities
Ensure patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
- General responsibilities
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- General responsibilities
Participate in departmental meetings and service planning, including contributing to the development of urogynaecology services.
- Education and Qualifications
Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
- Education and Qualifications
Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise.
- Education and Qualifications
Significant postgraduate experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Education and Qualifications
Demonstrated competence in managing common gynaecological conditions.
- Education and Qualifications
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Education and Qualifications
MRCOG or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education and Qualifications
Experience in gynaecological surgery including minimal access procedures.
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of involvement in clinical audit or research.
Job overview
The Specialist Doctor in Gynaecology will provide high-quality clinical care for patients within the Gynaecology service of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. The post holder will work as an experienced senior doctor supporting consultants in the delivery of elective and emergency gynaecological services, outpatient clinics, and surgical procedures.
Main duties of the job
The role involves independent clinical decision-making within the scope of competence, contributing to multidisciplinary team working, teaching junior staff, and supporting service development to maintain high standards of patient care in line with NHS policies and governance frameworks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with a wide range of general gynaecological conditions.
Conduct outpatient clinics including:
General gynaecology clinics
Other relevant subspecialty clinics where appropriate Participate in elective and emergency gynaecological surgery according to experience and competence (e.g., hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, minor and intermediate procedures).
Manage inpatients admitted under the gynaecology team.
Provide clinical advice and support to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
Ensure appropriate documentation and communication with patients and primary care providers.
Provide senior support for emergency gynaecological presentations including:
Early pregnancy complications
Acute pelvic pain
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Support management of urogynaecological complications in emergency settings, within competence.
Provide supervision and teaching for junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to departmental teaching programmes and clinical skills training.
Support teaching in urogynaecology-related topics where relevant.
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation.
Contribute to projects related to urogynaecology and pelvic floor services where appropriate.
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.
Contribute to incident reporting, risk management, and implementation of governance recommendations.
Support the department in maintaining compliance with national standards and guidelines.
Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and licence to practise.
Engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including development of urogynaecology expertise.
Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Doctor Gynaecology with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £104401.00 to £115341.00. The contract type is 5 months (Fixed term - ending 31-03-2027). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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