Trust Doctor (ST3-8) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Posted 1 day 15 hours ago by Royal United Hospital
Main area: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade: ST3-8
Contract: 6 months (6-months fixed-term contract)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 496
Site: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Bath
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/04/:59
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time post for a Doctor (equivalent ST4-7) to join our department at the Royal United Hospital Bath from 1st April 2025 until 30th September 2025. The successful candidate will be part of the registrar rota. Training can be offered in general areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency gynaecology, and early pregnancy and elective outpatient and theatre work including specialist areas such as colposcopy, laparoscopy, gynaecological oncology, and ambulatory gynaecology. Previous experience of working in the UK at registrar level is essential.
The successful applicant will work as a key member on the registrar rota fulfilling a 1 in 9 on-call rota.
Main duties of the jobThis post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Research and quality improvement interests are encouraged and supported.
The 9 trainees work on the middle grade rota and are contracted to cover each other during absence on annual and study leave. The middle grades are resident on-call. They are expected to take part in teaching midwives and junior medical staff and help to plan the teaching programmes.
There are regular departmental meetings and research links with the University of Bath, University of Exeter, and through the Bath School of Postgraduate Medicine.
The successful candidate will undertake resident on-call ('1 in 9') covering obstetrics and gynaecology.
General Requirements: Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders, financial instructions, and code of expectations of the Trust.
Working for our organisationAt the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing, and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person specification Qualifications- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Part 2 MRCOG or equivalent
- Part 3 MRCOG
- Able to manage a delivery suite at middle grade level (undertake complex caesarean sections and instrumental deliveries unsupervised to ST4 level)
- Able to prioritise clinical need in obstetrics and benign gynaecology
- Experience of medical student teaching
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.
Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.