# Specialist Doctor Gynaecology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- **Location:** Northampton General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £104401.00 to £115341.00
- **Contract type:** 5 months (Fixed term - ending 31-03-2027)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 40 hours per week (on calls, weekends and bank holidays as well as week day activity)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14T09:11:44.127Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8102435
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102435?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills and competencies

**Essential**

- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to patient-centred care.
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Interest in developing expertise in urogynaecology and pelvic floor disorders.

### General responsibilities

**Essential**

- Adhere to NHS policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Ensure patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Participate in departmental meetings and service planning, including contributing to the development of urogynaecology services.

### Education and Qualifications

**Essential**

- Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise.
- Significant postgraduate experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Demonstrated competence in managing common gynaecological conditions.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- MRCOG or equivalent post graduate qualification

**Desirable**

- Experience in gynaecological surgery including minimal access procedures.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit or research.

## Documents

- [useful links (pdf, 185.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1875)
- [code of conduct (pdf, 235.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1872)
- [benefits and ngh (pdf, 379.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1874)
- [job description (docx, 977.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396680)
- [code of conduct - band 7+ (pdf, 140.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1873)
- [relocation expenses policy (pdf, 548.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2447)
- [respect and support document (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1869)
- [staff fair processing statement (pdf, 90.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1868)

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