# Trust Grade Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-grade-registrar-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/133f4353-9c4c-4104-a526-909ebaa6b31f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-grade-registrar-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/133f4353-9c4c-4104-a526-909ebaa6b31f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 - £76,582 Per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (1/8 on-call rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:48:51.650Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obstetrics_Gynaecology/Obstetrics_Gynaecology-v8289270 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8289270?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited to join our Obstetric & Gynaecology Department at Dorset County Hospital. We are a busy unit, managing a wide rural geographical area. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic doctor who has a minimum of two years experience at Registrar Level in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The middle grades participate in a rota based on 40 hours full shift. The Trust Doctor will be attending major inpatient operating lists to enhance / develop their surgical skills in abdominal and vaginal open surgery. You will be covering Labour ward, Gynaecology Ward, antenatal care clinics and day case surgery. You will benefit from working alongside a team of 10 Consultants with special interests in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and learning from their skills. We have a broad range of training opportunities available and the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity of continuing professional development, including training in non-clinical aspects of the post. The post holder would be expected to participate in peer supervision and team training programmes. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work across both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, covering Labour Ward, antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the Day Assessment Triage Units and the Early Pregnancy Unit. This includes being responsible for the care of patients admitted to obstetric and gynaecology beds within Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in rotation with the other department middle grade doctors and for implementing clinical management decisions taken by the Consultants. To be competent in medical and general obstetric and gynaecological procedures commensurate with a middle grade doctor. This includes ability to manage Labour Ward under indirect Consultant supervision, be competent in all caesarean section categories, instrumental deliveries, 3rd degree perineal tear repair and management of obstetric emergencies. To assume clinical responsibility under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist for the management of patients with obstetric and gynaecological disorders. They will assume clinical responsibility for patients under the care of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and undertake the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. We are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ### 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** - Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values. ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of two years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Competent to manage labour ward independently at Registrar level without direct supervision - Able to manage common obstetric and acute gynaecological emergencies - Evidence of understanding of audit principles, clinical governance and patient safety - UK experience at Obs & Gynae Registrar level **Desirable** - Completion of Obs & Gynae audit - Teaching, presentation, research experience ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication skills in English - Evidence of good team working skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - RCOG Basic Surgical Skills course - RCOG ROBuST Course - ALSO / MOET COURSE ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - MRCOG Part 1 **Desirable** - MRCOG Part 2/3 - Additional relevant qualifications ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [trust grade registrar o&g jd&ps (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663481) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## 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.