Trust Grade SHO Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

A Trust Grade Doctor (F3 / ST1 / ST2)  is required for our busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. 12 month fixed term contract (full or part time) are available. This is an ideal post for post foundation doctors considering a career in Obs and Gynae but wishing to gain more experience / exposure prior to a Specialty training application.

An interest in Obs and Gynae is essential and ideally some previous experience – for example as a Foundation trainee.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across all elements of the service developing technical, non-technical and professional skills and building experience.

Educational / clinical supervision will be provided to ensure that candidates are well supported and supervised. Candidates will be able to attend teaching sessions and access study leave.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of these roles will be to support the delivery of high quality, safe, evidence based Obstetric and Gynaecology care in outpatient, inpatient, emergency and elective settings in partnership with other members of the medical team and nursing / midwifery colleagues. These posts include on-call

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Consultant staff, the doctor is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  This includes:

• Sharing the responsibility for Antenatal Care, Labour Ward cover, Gynaecological Out-Patient Clinics, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.
• Responsibility for administrative duties (e.g. correspondence; liaison with general practitioners and other members of the health care team; review of results of investigations) which arise as a consequence of these clinical duties.
• Participation in clinical audit, risk management and clinical governance according to local policies and protocols.
• Works on an OOH rota with ST1-7, GPST2 and FY2 colleagues.