Locally Employed Doctor (ST6+) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Provide high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care across UHB sites.

Participate in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

Assess and manage obstetric emergencies and labour ward activity.

Provide care for women attending emergency gynaecology services.

Participate in operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient ward care.

Undertake appropriate procedures within their level of competence.

Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

Contribute to teaching programmes for medical students, resident doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

Support the training and supervision of junior doctors.

Participate in simulation and multidisciplinary education activities.

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

Contribute to governance meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews and risk management activities.

Engage with departmental governance processes and national quality initiatives.

Support improvements in patient safety and service delivery.

Maintain a portfolio of evidence and continuing professional development.

Attend mandatory training and educational meetings.

Participate in appraisal processes.

Contribute to research and service development where appropriate.

The successful candidate will participate in the middle-grade registrar rota, including:

Labour ward cover.

Emergency obstetrics and gynaecology.

Weekend and night duties.

Cross-site working where service needs require.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Part 3 MRCOG (For ST6/7 equivalent); - Advanced Life Skills in Obstetrics (ALSO) Obstetric Emergency skills, including CTG interpretation

Experience

Desirable: - Previously worked with the NHS or experience in the NHS.; - Previous experience at ST5+ level as per RCOG requirements