Job details
- Job reference: 251237
- Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
- Job closing date: 03/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 19/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway
- Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Come and Join Our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team in Beautiful Dumfries & Galloway!
Applications are welcome for a Permanent Speciality Doctor post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology working 10 sessions per week at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. The post-holder will work as part of the resident 1 in 7 on-call rota. The successful applicant will be encouraged to take an active part in service development.
Obstetrics and gynaecology experience of at least two years ST3+, or equivalent, in the specialty is essential. MRCOG part 1, or equivalent, is required and MRCOG part 2, or equivalent, is preferred. All applicants must hold valid registration with the GMC.
Out of hours commitment is on a resident full shift rota, approximating to a 1 in 7 rota. Elective daytime sessions will vary depending on the frequency of on call. This will include Theatre and clinic rotation.
The annual delivery rate is approximately 1150. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team of five Consultants, five Speciality Doctors and three specialty trainees.
Why choose us?
- A welcoming, collaborative team
- A stunning location with great lifestyle opportunities
- Excellent professional development and specialist services
If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a fresh start in a beautiful part of Scotland, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates who wish to better understand the role. Please contact:
Dr Philip DuttonConsultant Obstetrician and GynaecologistClinical Director for Obstetrics and GynaecologyTel: 01387 241246
Please note: This post may close early due to a high volume of applications
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYNHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTIONPublic protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOMNHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISAIf you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaIt is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATIONNHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of Teaching and training Undergraduate/ Postgraduate and Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years
- Evidence of participation in auditor alternative quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Working at ST3+, or equivalent, in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to the Department.
Desirable
- Completion of RCOG ATSMs (or equivalent)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Board's Core & Professional Behaviours (as outlined on page 6).
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Board and its workforce.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- GMC Registered with Licence to Practice
- MRCOG Part 1 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 2 (or equivalent)
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