# Trust Doctor ST1-2 or Equivalent in Obstetrics & Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-st1-2-or-equivalent-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/7a8bca0c-5d1c-4757-bf53-e10a2e06c996 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-st1-2-or-equivalent-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/7a8bca0c-5d1c-4757-bf53-e10a2e06c996.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (2016 T&C) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T13:31:12.611Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Sussex/Haywards_Heath/University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obstetrics_Gynaecology/Obstetrics_Gynaecology-v8072537 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8072537?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic LED (ST1–2 equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our dynamic team at the Princess Royal Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical and surgical experience within a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking department. The role offers exposure to both obstetrics and gynaecology, including acute care, outpatient services, and theatre activity. You will work closely with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, with structured supervision and strong educational support. This post is particularly suited to doctors considering a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or those wishing to build experience towards specialty training or CESR pathways. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, take part in service improvement, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a well-supported environment. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care across both obstetrics and gynaecology services. This includes working on the labour ward with appropriate senior support, managing obstetric and gynaecological inpatients, and supporting acute and emergency services. You will attend outpatient clinics across a range of subspecialties and participate in elective and emergency theatre activity, developing both clinical and surgical skills. The role also includes involvement in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and the Gynaecology Emergency Service, providing valuable experience in acute and ambulatory care settings. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care. Participation in a full-shift on-call rota (currently 1 in 8), including nights, weekends, and long days, is required, with continuous registrar presence and readily available consultant support. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will undertake a wide range of clinical duties across obstetrics and gynaecology services at the Princess Royal Hospital and, where required, across other Trust sites. In obstetrics, duties include working on the labour ward, managing intrapartum care, and responding to obstetric emergencies with appropriate senior support. The post holder will contribute to antenatal and postnatal ward care and participate in multidisciplinary clinics supporting women with complex medical needs. In gynaecology, the post holder will provide ward-based care, support the management of acute admissions, and contribute to outpatient services including general and specialist clinics. There will be opportunities to gain experience in gynaecological oncology, early pregnancy care, and ambulatory services. The role includes participation in elective and emergency theatre lists, allowing the development of surgical skills in both obstetrics and benign gynaecology. The post holder will also contribute to the gynaecology emergency service and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. The post holder will participate in a full-shift on-call rota, working alongside registrars and consultants, ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times. In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will engage in mandatory training, appraisal, and continuing professional development. They will be encouraged to participate in audit, teaching, and service improvement activities. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in exceptional circumstances, in consultation with senior colleagues. These duties will not form part of routine practice. ## Job Details We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic LED (ST1–2 equivalent) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our dynamic team at the Princess Royal Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical and surgical experience within a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking department. The role offers exposure to both obstetrics and gynaecology, including acute care, outpatient services, and theatre activity. You will work closely with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, with structured supervision and strong educational support. This post is particularly suited to doctors considering a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or those wishing to build experience towards specialty training or CESR pathways. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, take part in service improvement, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a well-supported environment. ## Job Description The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care across both obstetrics and gynaecology services. This includes working on the labour ward with appropriate senior support, managing obstetric and gynaecological inpatients, and supporting acute and emergency services. You will attend outpatient clinics across a range of subspecialties and participate in elective and emergency theatre activity, developing both clinical and surgical skills. The role also includes involvement in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and the Gynaecology Emergency Service, providing valuable experience in acute and ambulatory care settings. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care. Participation in a full-shift on-call rota (currently 1 in 8), including nights, weekends, and long days, is required, with continuous registrar presence and readily available consultant support. ## Responsibilities The post holder will undertake a wide range of clinical duties across obstetrics and gynaecology services at the Princess Royal Hospital and, where required, across other Trust sites. In obstetrics, duties include working on the labour ward, managing intrapartum care, and responding to obstetric emergencies with appropriate senior support. The post holder will contribute to antenatal and postnatal ward care and participate in multidisciplinary clinics supporting women with complex medical needs. In gynaecology, the post holder will provide ward-based care, support the management of acute admissions, and contribute to outpatient services including general and specialist clinics. There will be opportunities to gain experience in gynaecological oncology, early pregnancy care, and ambulatory services. The role includes participation in elective and emergency theatre lists, allowing the development of surgical skills in both obstetrics and benign gynaecology. The post holder will also contribute to the gynaecology emergency service and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. The post holder will participate in a full-shift on-call rota, working alongside registrars and consultants, ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times. In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will engage in mandatory training, appraisal, and continuing professional development. They will be encouraged to participate in audit, teaching, and service improvement activities. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in exceptional circumstances, in consultation with senior colleagues. These duties will not form part of routine practice. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Desirable** - - Breadth of experience in and outside specialty ### Teaching Skills **Essential** - - Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching **Desirable** - - Recognised teaching qualification ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - - Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written ### Academic and Research **Essential** - - Evidence of participation in audit **Desirable** - - Research experience - - Publications - - Prizes and honours ### Organisation and Planning **Essential** - - Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams - - Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints **Desirable** - - Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended ### Experience/ Qualifications **Essential** - - Basic medical degree - - MRCOG Part 1 - - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice - - Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent - - Evidence of achievement of competencies appropriate at ST1 and ST2 in this specialty supported by evidence from work-based assessments **Desirable** - - Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent ### Clinical Skills and Experience **Essential** - - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues - - Understanding of clinical risk management - - Completion of the RCOG Basic Practical Skills course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by time of appointment. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted (this includes RCS Basic Surgical skills courses) - - Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences form a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice At least 24 months experience in medicine or an ACCS programme or equivalent (not including Foundation modules) - - At least 6 months’ experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - - Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from an Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme, except under exceptional circumstances - - Not previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FACD, except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation **Desirable** - - Experience in other related specialties - - Completion of formal obstetric skills/drills training course (e.g. ALSO, PROMPT) by time of appointment - - Relevant experience in other specialties which would complement a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - - Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ## Documents - [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 552.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363899) - [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.