Job overview
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Equivalent to ST4+ trainee / registrar).
This is a fixed term (10 months) part time (80%) with 100% on calls post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care.
Applications are invited from candidates with 2 years experience working on a Tier 2 Rota.
The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of application. MRCOG desirable.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 18 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, Colposcopy and Gynaecological Oncology. The directorate is supported by 8 SAS Doctors (2 Associate specialists and 6 Specialty doctor), 6 Specialty Trainees ST3+ and 13 Junior Doctors (4 O&G ST 1&2, 6 GPSTs and 3 F2)
It would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the Department. In addition they would be expected to actively participate in education and audit and the trust have a well-established audit unit to support this. The exact timetable will vary depending on the individual doctor’s skills and training requirements. The core sessions of Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinic, Labour Ward and Theatre will form the basis of the rota with additional service and educational session
The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required and a minimum of 12 months clinical experience including independent On Call activity in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Advertisement date: 2nd September 2026
Closing date: 18th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 22nd September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please note vacancy may close earlier than anticipated if sufficient applicants.
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
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to Junior Doctors
Experience
Essential
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Fixed Term with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Whiston Hospital. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum, pro rata (8 PA's + on call supplement). The contract type is Fixed term: 10 months (Maternity Leave cover). The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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